About the SOL
What is it?
The Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing, in grades 3, 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 3 and 8 in history/social science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of three levels: fail/basic, pass/proficient and pass/advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the pass/proficient level.
English:Reading
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2007)
Mathematics
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2007)
change 20%
English:Reading
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2008)
change 11%
Mathematics
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2008)
English:Reading
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2008)
Mathematics
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2008)
Science
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2008)
no change
English:Reading
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2009)
change 11%
Mathematics
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2009)
no change
Science
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2009)
Writing
Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Results (2009)