Dalton Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.

Science
 67% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Science
 74% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Social Studies
 70% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 63% in 2009.

Science
 61% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 95% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8, in science in grades 3 through 8, and in social studies in grades 3 through 5 and 8.
• The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Writing
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grade 8.
• The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grade 8.
• The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
• The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above passing

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
• The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview