Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

68% (2008)

53% (2007)

50% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Math

47% (2008)

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

52% (2008)

69% (2007)

65% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing

63% (2008)

71% (2007)

78% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2008.
Math

38% (2008)

52% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

54% (2008)

85% (2007)

71% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Social Studies

36% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2008.
Science

39% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.
Math

36% (2008)

38% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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.
Testing in Ohio: An Overview
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