Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

79% (2009)

92% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

75% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

78% (2009)

80% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.
Writing

45% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2009.
Math

68% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

69% (2009)

74% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Science

65% (2009)

73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Math

62% (2009)

68% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% 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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