“How is the show doing in 'the ratings'?” “It's down in 'the ratings' [=few people are watching it]. I think it'll be canceled.”
The President's approval 'rating' is lower than it was a month ago. [=fewer people approve of the President this month]
Both movies received G 'ratings'. [=both movies are rated G; both movies are appropriate for people of all ages]
(..) you signed for Lance Corporal Dawson. Dawson received two marks of exceptional... but on this most recent report of June he received a rating of below average. - I'd like to discuss this last report. - That would be fine. Lance Corporal Dawson's ranking after the school of infantry was perfect. (..)1992 A Few Good Men
(..) was Private Santiago a good Marine? I'd say he was about average. You signed three proficiency and conduct reports on Santiago. On all three reports, you indicate a rating of below average. Yes, Private Santiago was below average. I did not see the need to trample on a man's grave. (..)1992 A Few Good Men