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Pendleton Heights presentation: SAT benchmarks, AP honor roll and rising attendance

South Madison Community School Corporation School Board · February 19, 2026
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Assistant principal Dr. Pio reported on SAT comparisons, a 37% dual-benchmark rate above state averages, growth in dual-credit offerings and AP Honor Roll recognition; attendance staff described a new state 94% indicator and said the district’s current attendance rate is 95.41%.

Dr. Pio, assistant principal and director of curriculum and instruction at Pendleton Heights High School, told the school board the high school’s academic measures are trending upward and explained how testing and course choices affect reported scores.

"We have 37 percent of our kids that meet both those benchmarks, which is higher than the state, by 10%," Dr. Pio said, referring to the English and math SAT college-board cut scores. He noted the school’s juniors…

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