Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
70% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
65% (2008)
61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
87% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Writing
35% (2008)
57% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 50% in 2008.
Math
74% (2008)
59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
75% (2008)
69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Science
79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through
8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
- The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering
specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Oregon: An Overview
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