Across the board, Fayette's

scores show a decrease in the "does not meet standards" category

(except in fourth grade English/language arts, where the score remains

at 13 percent) and an increase in students who are performing at the "meets

standard" and "exceeds standard" categories. The most dramatic

improvement was seen in the reading portion of the test. Scores in "exceeds

standard" increased by seven points in both fourth and sixth grade,

while eighth grade saw an increase of 15 points.

Overall in each grade level,

the majority of students taking the test scored in "exceeds standard"

for reading and in "meets standard" for English/language arts

and mathematics.

"Our scores show that

Fayette's teachers are following the state's curriculum pretty closely,"

said Stuart Bennett, assistant superintendent of curriculum. "While

we are pleased that our scores are on the rise, the test also shows us

areas where we need to improve. We will continue to seek ways to help

our students increase their performance levels."

In comparison to Georgia's

percentages, the school system consistently had more students scoring

in the "meets standards" and "exceeds standards" categories

for all subject areas and grade levels. As with Fayette's scores,

the state's results also indicate that reading was the strongest subject

area in this administration of the CRCT.

"When our students learn

how to read, they become more comfortable and proficient in their other

subjects because they can read the material. These scores show the continuing

success of previous reform efforts such as the introduction of the Reading

First program and the revision of the state's curriculum to make it more

solid and rigorous," says state Superintendent of Schools Linda C.

Schrenko.

To see the scores for your

child's school, visit the Board of Education Web site, https://www.fcboe.org .

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