Ohio’s fifth and eighth grade students failed to meet proficiency levels

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s fifth- and eighth-graders failed to meet state-set proficiency levels in reading, math, science and social studies.

And the overall graduation rate for Ohio high schoolers did not reach the 90 percent level sought by education officials.

But overall, Ohio met or exceeded education standards in 19 of 30 areas and is making progress in problem areas, state officials said today.

“Educators continue to help students achieve at higher levels and, in many cases, surpass the rigorous academic standards that have been laid before them,” Deborah Delisle, the state’s superintendent of public instruction, said in a released statement. “More districts have earned a rating of effective or higher on their 2008-09 report cards than in previous years.”

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