According to a new release by Prince William County Schools, the newly released average SAT scores of PWCS students remained well above national averages, but echoed nationwide results by dropping very slightly between 2013-14 and 2014-15.
“What is important is that performance scores remained solid and reflect and combined increase of 17 points since 2010-11,” said Associate Superintendent for High Schools, Mickey Mulgrew. “A one or two point fluctuation in any area is not cause for alarm.”
Reading | Math | Writing | Combined | Change Since 2010-11 | |
PWCS | 510 | 508 | 489 | 1507 | +17 |
Nation | 495 | 511 | 484 | 1462 | -10 |
Virginia | 518 | 516 | 499 | 1533 | +17 |
The number of PWCS students taking the SAT rose by nearly eight percent over the past five years, while test participation dropped by more than two percent statewide. The PWCS student scores matched the 17 point gain seen in across Virginia over the five-year period, though combined scores fell short of the statewide averages.
“We are proud that we increased the number of students taking these tests and will continue to look for ways to strengthen already-strong performance and student success, said Rita Goss, associate superintendent for student learning and accountability.
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