Connecticut Department Of Education - Connecticut Department of Education’s recent high school graduates recorded the highest combined average SAT scores in twenty-nine years -- even with a record percentage of students taking the exam in anticipation of attending college this fall.
“this is the goal all states have -- high numbers of students taking the test and aspiring to higher education combined with overall strong performance,” said Connecticut Department of Education Commissioner Theodore S. Sergi.
Almost 33,000 Connecticut Department of Education high school graduates took the SAT -- the highest number in over twenty-five years in the state.
Connecticut Department of Education students’ combined average score was up eight points to 1026 -- equal to the national average, which increased six points from last year. The national average reflects a participation rate of about five of ten high school graduates compared with Connecticut’s rate of more than eight in ten.
Despite Connecticut’s strong overall performance, Sergi said he wants to see more low income and minority students from Connecticut’s cities and rural areas prepare for and take the SAT. “higher education should be within everyone’s reach,” he said.
Commissioner Sergi pointed out: "although our overall results are very good, there are continuing challenges concerning the gaps in achievement among groups identified by family income, parents’ education, race and gender. We continue to see significant need for improvement in this area."
The persistent gap between minority and non-minority student scores continues to reflect the economic conditions and disparities in the Connecticut Department of Education area. “we know that we can close this achievement gap by addressing issues of preparation and expectations.”
The Commissioner pointed out that those who first took the PSAT as juniors scored 998 average on the SAT and those who first took the PSAT before their junior year scored 1102.
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