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District review of SAT, PSAT and ACT results highlights testing participation differences
Summary
District staff presented assessment results showing a district SAT composite of 1241 (state 1127; national 1029) with 337 students tested and an ACT mean of 27.5 from 57 test‑takers. Board members discussed scheduling impacts and the need to use multiple data sources to assess outcomes.
District staff presented a three‑year view of national-assessment results and participation. The district SAT composite score was reported as 1241, compared with a state total of 1127 and national total of 1029. Staff noted 337 district students took the SAT this cycle; PSAT participation was reported down while PreACT participation rose.
The presentation also included ACT data: 57 students took the ACT with an average score of 27.5 (state 20.8; national 19.4). Board members discussed whether in‑school scheduling affected participation and emphasized triangulating multiple assessment sources rather than relying on a single measure.
Dr. Shealy presented the slides on behalf of the data team and said more detailed breakdowns will be provided at future meetings to better contextualize the numbers. Board members praised the approach but noted the need to integrate these results with broader math and reading assessment data when evaluating student outcomes.
