Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading

85% (2008)

89% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.
Science

55% (2008)

58% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.
English Language Arts

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

83% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Science

59% (2008)

56% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
English Language Arts

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.
Math

67% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

91% (2008)

78% (2007)

84% (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

57% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.
English Language Arts

86% (2008)

69% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.
Math

82% (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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