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