Bay Springs Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.

Social Studies
 51% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 59% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 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

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Writing
 65% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grade 8.
• The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grade 8.
• The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Algebra I
Data not available for this school (2008)
 98% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
• The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above passing

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise at the completion of each course.
• The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview