Thursday, August 22, 2013

ACT Results for the Class of 2013

ACT has released the results for the graduating class of 2013.  The ACT consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development in English, math, reading, and science designed to measure the skills needed for success in first year college coursework.  Below is a summary of results for Benton Community students:

78 graduates took the ACT

                  Benton        State
English         21.8           21.5
Math            21.3          21.6
Reading        22.2          22.5
Science        21.9          22.2
Composite   21.9          22.1

Through collaborative research with post-secondary institutions nationwide, ACT has updated the following as college readiness benchmark scores for designated college courses:

  • English Composition   18 on ACT English Test
  • Algebra:  22 on ACT Math Test
  • Social Sciences: 22 on ACT Reading Test
  • Biology:  23 on ACT Science Test
Percentage of Students Scoring at Benchmark Levels:
                                                      Benton        State
College English Composition           83               76
College Algebra                              51               50
College Social Sciences                   55               54
College Biology                               49               46
Meeting all 4                                   37               32