Newton Schools Encouraged by Milestones Results

State test data shows continued academic progress in Newton schools

For the second consecutive year, Newton County Schools is reporting encouraging academic growth across several grade levels and subject areas based on data released by the Georgia Department of Education. The Georgia Milestones assessment is a set of exams administered annually in grades 3 through 12, and for the past two years, has provided evidence that our district is building sustained momentum toward improved student achievement.

Test scores continue to rise with abandonment of Common Core math - Americus Times-Recorder

Georgia students continued to show strong increases in mathematics on the Georgia Milestones assessments in 2024-2025. The second consecutive year of mathematics increases follows the implementation of Georgia’s new K-12 Mathematics Standards during the 2023-2024 school year. For six out of the seven math assessments, the percentage of students achieving the Proficient Learner level or above increased. Students showed consistent improvement in s…

Newton schools encouraged by Milestones results

For the second consecutive year, Newton County Schools is reporting academic growth across several grade levels and subject areas based on Milestones test data released Friday by the Georgia Department of Education.

Georgia Milestones: students improve in math and other subjects but struggle in English

ATLANTA — Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area.