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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