Scale: % passing
Grade 5
English: Reading
87% (2009)
80% (2008)
85% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 92% in 2009.
Science
89% (2009)
86% (2008)
83% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2009.
English: Writing
71% (2009)
79% (2008)
72% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2009.
Math
88% (2009)
77% (2008)
89% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2009.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
English: Reading
86% (2009)
85% (2008)
86% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2009.
Math
82% (2009)
67% (2008)
67% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
- The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific
skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Testing in Virginia: An Overview
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