Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

45% (2009)

50% (2008)

59% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Writing

50% (2009)

62% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.
Math

39% (2009)

27% (2008)

49% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

43% (2009)

49% (2008)

56% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Social Studies

14% (2009)

20% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 51% in 2009.
Science

25% (2009)

27% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2009.
Math

30% (2009)

33% (2008)

48% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
- The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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