Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

73% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2007.
Math

63% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading

81% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2007.
Writing

88% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.
Math

86% (2007)

64% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 49% in 2007.
Science

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2007.
Math

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test 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 Ohio Achievement Test 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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