Source: AJC The Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday released district-level results from the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT), which were administered to 758,512 students in grades 3 through 8 in April and May. The results of the tests are closely watched by school districts and administrators since they are a factor in determining whether a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress, a critical benchmark of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The CRCT tests students’ knowledge in reading, English/Language Arts, math, social studies and science, and passing some of the tests can determine whether a student automatically advances to the next grade. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from APS Today Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Post navigation “Fan” APS on Facebook Youth Harp Ensemble a Source of Pride for Atlanta Public Schools