Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Science
52% (2010)
50% (2009)
35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2010.
Language Arts
73% (2010)
70% (2009)
49% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 84% in 2010.
Math
51% (2010)
70% (2009)
82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2010.
Source: UT Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Science
63% (2010)
50% (2009)
49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2010.
Language Arts
77% (2010)
68% (2009)
65% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 86% in 2010.
Source: UT Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 9
Language Arts
63% (2010)
60% (2009)
58% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 82% in 2010.
Source: UT Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Pre-Algebra
62% (2010)
64% (2009)
49% (2008)
The state average for Pre-Algebra was 67% in 2010.
Source: UT Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Algebra I
59% (2010)
10% (2009)
33% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2010.
Source: UT Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11.
- The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
- The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Utah: An Overview
See Utah's state standards
