Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
80% (2010)
72% (2009)
83% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
34% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
28% (2010)
27% (2009)
30% (2008)
15% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
82% (2010)
76% (2009)
73% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
39% (2010)
42% (2009)
31% (2008)
24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
74% (2010)
75% (2009)
67% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
37% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
40% (2010)
32% (2009)
27% (2008)
36% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
79% (2010)
73% (2009)
67% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
61% (2010)
48% (2009)
33% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
82% (2010)
77% (2009)
88% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
25% (2010)
18% (2009)
27% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
21% (2010)
19% (2009)
21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
81% (2010)
81% (2009)
76% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
42% (2010)
20% (2009)
51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 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.
Testing in Georgia: An Overview
