Scale: % passing
Grade 6
English: Reading

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 85% in 2008.
Math

75% (2008)

62% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
English: Reading

97% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2008.
Math

83% (2008)

73% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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.
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