Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

90% (2009)

93% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

92% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

94% (2009)

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.
Writing

94% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.
Math

87% (2009)

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

77% (2009)

81% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Social Studies

52% (2009)

77% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2009.
Science

73% (2009)

78% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2009.
Math

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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.
Testing in Ohio: An Overview
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