Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading

76% (2008)

75% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.
Science

24% (2008)

24% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.
English Language Arts

71% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

33% (2008)

31% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

80% (2008)

66% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Science

47% (2008)

28% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
English Language Arts

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.
Math

59% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

80% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.
Social Studies

33% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 59% in 2008.
Science

27% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.
English Language Arts

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading,
English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8, in science in grades 3 through 8, and in social studies in grades 3 through 5 and 8.
- The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined
for each grade by the state of Georgia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Georgia: An Overview
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