Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading

79% (2009)

81% (2008)

88% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Social Studies

69% (2009)

73% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2009.
Science

75% (2009)

74% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2009.
Math

81% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
- The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Ohio: An Overview
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