Scores from the 2014-2015 administration of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System have been released for Grades 3-8 (End-of-Grade exams) and Grades 9-12 (End-of-Course exams). These preliminary scores reflect the first administration of Georgias new comprehensive testing system that replaces the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) and the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT).
Although were still examining our data, our early analyses show that the percentages of Fulton students scoring as Proficient or Distinguished (Levels 3 and 4) are higher than their state and Metro Atlanta (Regional Educational Service Agency) peers. This occurred in all subject areas for both the End-of-Grade exams and End-of-Course exams, said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent.

Unlike their CRCT predecessor, the Georgia Milestones assess student learning along four levels of performance. The CRCT previously assessed in three levels, and the Georgia Department of Education says that the use of four designations aims to shift the focus away from just test scores, instead capturing the progression of students learning.