State of the Georgia Girl Report

K-12 Student Achievement The Georgia Milestones Assessment System measures students’ proficiency in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students receive a numeric score that places them in one of four achievement levels. Notable differences in academic performance between girls and boys underscore how inconsistent academic development is for youth in Georgia. Overall, a significant percentage of students are not achieving proficiency standards . In addition, the variance in proficiency scores of girls and boys in subjects like English Language Arts (ELA) and math suggests that several influences in and outside of the classroom are shaping academic performance.

Indicates on- or above-grade-level.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Beginning Learner Students at this level do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Developing Learner Students at this level demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Distinguished Learner

Proficient Learner

Students at this level demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level or course and are well prepared for college and career readiness.

Students at this level demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level or course and are on track for college and career readiness.

ACADEMIC WELLNESS OF GEORGIA GIRLS

81% of middle and high school girls in Georgia feel successful at school.

Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Student Health Survey – Middle and High School, 2023-2024.

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THE 2026 STATE OF THE GEORGIA GIRL REPORT