ERIC_NO:
ED339730
TITLE:
The North Carolina 1991 Scholastic Aptitude Test Report: State, 129 School Systems and Two Special School Results.
AUTHOR:
Ward, Martha S.; Kirby, Kevin
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1991
ABSTRACT:
In 1989, North Carolina's scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) were the lowest in the nation, with a total score of 836 for North Carolina
compared to 903 for the nation. The State Superintendent of Public
Instruction developed a five-point plan to address this situation. The
SAT results for 1990 show an increase for North Carolina to an average
total score of 841, while the national SAT scores dropped to 900. For
1990, North Carolina ranked above South Carolina and the District of Columbia
and is now tied with Georgia. The trend continued in 1991, with a score
increase as the national score dropped, and greater participation by North
Carolina students (57%). This report contains the 1991 SAT scores of 129
school districts and 2 special schools. Sixteen tables contain scores
for North Carolina and the nation. Districts with best performance are
highlighted. Fourteen graphs illustrate SAT performance. (SLD)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
High School Students; School Districts; Scores; State Surveys; Test Results;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Academic Achievement; Achievement Gains; Aptitude Tests; College Entrance Examinations; Comparative Analysis; Graphs; High Schools; Higher Education; Public Schools; School Statistics; Special Schools; Tables (Data); Test Score Decline;
IDENTIFIERS:
*North Carolina; *Scholastic Aptitude Test
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
110; 141