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ACRE
The Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) is
annually administered to all Archdiocesan students, both Catholic and
non-Catholic, in grades 5, 8, and 11. The ACRE is produced by the
National Catholic Educational Association and serves as an integrated
approach to assessment offering both faith knowledge (cognitive domain)
as well as beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and practices (affective
domain) sections. Results of the ACRE are used by Catholic schools in
the Archdiocese of Atlanta to guide the implementation and development
of religious instruction and formation.
ITBS
Archdiocesan students are tested annually in grades 2-7 using the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). This national examination serves as a standard to assist Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in assessing the delivery and mastery of the curriculum. Student performance on the ITBS is utilized by schools to inform annual goals, to guide professional development efforts, and as an indicator in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
OLACS administers the ITBS to students in grades 1-8.
National Data
According to the results of the 2007 NAEP Catholic School students scored higher than the national public school average in every category in both grades 4 and 8, by as many as 21 points.
According to the 2008 results of the SAT students in religiously affiliated schools scored higher than the national public school average in every category, by as many as 65 points.
Archdiocesan of Atlanta Achievement Testing Information
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