Scale: % passing
Algebra II

91% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.
English: Reading

96% (2007)

92% (2006)

85% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.
Biology

89% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.
English: Writing

91% (2007)

88% (2006)

87% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.
Virginia and United States History

91% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.
Chemistry

96% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.
Earth Science

90% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.
World Geography

64% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.
World History I

91% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.
World History II

98% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.
Algebra I

78% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.
Geometry

90% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
- The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific
skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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