Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading

63% (2009)

58% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Writing

33% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2009.
Math

76% (2009)

56% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

46% (2009)

45% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Science

74% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.
Math

58% (2009)

61% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 10
Reading

84% (2009)

73% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2009.
Science

73% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2009.
Writing

52% (2009)

40% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math

75% (2009)

72% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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
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