8th grade graduation exam from 1912 (ages 13-14). Rural Kentucky.
via: Bullitt County History Museum
[ed. I'd just settle for stronger civics, history, reading, and home/personal economics lessons. And, most importantly, instilling a love of learning over rote memorization. See also: No, You’re Probably Not Smarter Than a 1912-Era 8th Grader (Smithsonian).]
