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Georgia Milestones test scores released: Here is how local districts compare

ACE was one of the top-performing schools in the state.

MACON, Ga. — The state released the Georgia Milestone scores on Friday morning, showing improvement in student performance but still below pre-pandemic levels. 

At the state level, 69.1% of students are reading above grade level, with 77% of students being at a developing learner or higher in American Literature. In Algebra 1, 68% of students are at developing learner or higher. In Biology and United States History, 70% of students reached that mark or higher. 

Bibb County’s new Superintendent, Dan Sims, said in a release the results would be used as a baseline for the upcoming school year.

“We are excited about the opportunity to tailor our instruction and support to specifically meet our students where they are to take them to higher levels of achievement,” Sims said. “We are counting on our entire community to join us in this journey toward great gains and more victory for our most precious resources – our students.” 

Here is a breakdown of those numbers for ACE, Bibb County and Houston County:

ACE:

  • 94% reading above grade level

  • 96.6% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 99.3% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 96.3% developing or higher in Biology

  • 97% developing or higher in United States History

Bibb County: 

  • 47.8% reading above grade level

  • 58% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 35.7% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 49.7% developing or higher in Biology

  • 39.7% developing or higher in United States History

Houston County:

  • 70.8% reading above grade level

  • 80.1% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 77.4% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 76.9% developing or higher in Biology

  • 46% developing or higher in United States History

Baldwin County:

  • 46.5% reading above grade level

  • 64.2% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 58.2% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 54.1% developing or higher in Biology

  • 51.4% developing or higher in United States History

Bleckley County:

  • 78.2% reading above grade level

  • 89.1% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 79% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 77.2% developing or higher in Biology

  • 79.8% developing or higher in United States History

Crawford County:

  • 59.2% reading above grade level

  • 77.6% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 66.2% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 62.7% developing or higher in Biology

  • 65% developing or higher in United States History

Dodge County:

  • 60.6% reading above grade level

  • 69.1% developing or higher in American Literature

  • 60.3% developing or higher in Algebra 1

  • 58% developing or higher in Biology

  • 69.8% developing or higher in United States History

For a breakdown by individual school you can visit the Georgia Milestones results page here.

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