Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
82% (2010)
85% (2009)
82% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
46% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
50% (2010)
64% (2009)
50% (2008)
49% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
89% (2010)
85% (2009)
73% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
55% (2010)
55% (2009)
56% (2008)
46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
80% (2010)
73% (2009)
76% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
55% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
61% (2010)
54% (2009)
51% (2008)
47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
83% (2010)
78% (2009)
79% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
75% (2010)
67% (2009)
64% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
91% (2010)
87% (2009)
89% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
65% (2010)
43% (2009)
38% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
50% (2010)
37% (2009)
40% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
88% (2010)
79% (2009)
81% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
54% (2010)
43% (2009)
72% (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
