Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Math

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Writing

87% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.
Math

76% (2008)

66% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

86% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Social Studies

58% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 54% in 2008.
Science

75% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2008.
Math

81% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) 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 OAT 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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