Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 10
English Language Arts

59% (2008)

70% (2007)

79% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2008.
Math

65% (2008)

74% (2007)

82% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 11
Social Studies

59% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2008.
Science

54% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies.
- The GEE 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
- The GEE 21 is a high school graduation requirement.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
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