Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

62% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Writing

78% (2009)

67% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

51% (2008)

58% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

60% (2009)

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Social Studies

37% (2009)

34% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 51% in 2009.
Science

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

68% (2008)

64% (2007)

56% (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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