Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
80% (2010)
77% (2009)
83% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
40% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
40% (2010)
40% (2009)
44% (2008)
39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
82% (2010)
78% (2009)
71% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
55% (2010)
41% (2009)
38% (2008)
54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
76% (2010)
72% (2009)
76% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
48% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
63% (2010)
55% (2009)
47% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
83% (2010)
81% (2009)
80% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
59% (2010)
55% (2009)
55% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
85% (2010)
80% (2009)
81% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
54% (2010)
25% (2009)
32% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
46% (2010)
60% (2009)
38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
80% (2010)
83% (2009)
82% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
50% (2010)
31% (2009)
53% (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
