Washington students have fifth highest ACT scores in U.S.
Aug 22, 2012, 12:49 PM | Updated: 1:55 pm
Washington 12th graders have the fifth highest ACT scores in the country.
They scored an average of 22.9 on English, reading, math, and science. The national average of 21.1 and a perfect score is 36.
The highest-scoring state was Massachusetts at 24.1.
“Our scores and participation rate on national assessments continue to rise,” State Superintendent Randy Dorn said. “The students who take these tests are planning for their future and performing at a high level.”
Over 21 percent of the state’s 12th graders (13,929) took the test in the 2011-12 school year, which is a new participation record.
