Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

92% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2007.
Math

97% (2007)

86% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

92% (2007)

90% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Writing

94% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.
Math

86% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

88% (2007)

95% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 58% in 2007.
Science

89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2007.
Math

83% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% 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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