Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
71% (2010)
38% (2009)
57% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2010.
Writing
43% (2010)
<5% (2009)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2010.
Math
71% (2010)
38% (2009)
43% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
20% (2010)
71% (2009)
29% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.
Science
33% (2010)
57% (2009)
29% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2010.
Math
33% (2010)
57% (2009)
36% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 10
Reading
56% (2010)
70% (2009)
33% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2010.
Science
56% (2010)
70% (2009)
50% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2010.
Writing
31% (2010)
67% (2009)
50% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2010.
Math
25% (2010)
30% (2009)
50% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through
8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
- The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering
specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Oregon: An Overview
See Oregon's state standards
