On August 24, 2011 the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) released 2011 ACT results at the district-level. School level results should follow very shortly.
Caddo produced a composite score of 19.8 for 2011 which is unchanged from 2010.
This compares with a State composite score of 20.2 and a National score of 21.1.
The district results include only public school scores, while the State and Nation results include public and nonpublic school scores.
A review of the state summary report provides some additional information of interest.
By race, black National score 17.0 as compared with a State score of 17.5.
White National score is 22.4 as compared with a State score of 21.7.
Asian National score is 23.6 as compared with a State score of 22.3.
In addition, a recent Education Week (EW) article indicates that 2011 saw at least 25% of test takers meet ACT college-readiness benchmarks. This is up slightly from 24% in 2010.
However, it appears there are still problems with significant gaps in performance. The EW article goes on to state that "But troubling gaps persist, something Mr. Erickson said "reflects the inequity of the rigor of the curriculum and of school systems as a whole." Only 4 percent of African-American students met the ACT's college-readiness benchmarks in all four subjects, for instance, compared with 11 percent of Hispanic students, 31 percent of white students, and 41 percent of Asian students."
This site advocates for blacks aiming for a 24 on the ACT. Such a score is associated with higher college completion rates. In addition, if black students would elect the TOPS curriculum, a 24 score(although not required) would earn much needed merit financial aid.
Results will not improve unless and until we first seriously set high expectations for ourselves and then strive to hit the mark.
Showing posts with label ACT Test Results. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ACT Test Results. Show all posts
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 20, 2009
ACT Scores for Louisiana-2009
A national tool for evaluating college readiness is the ACT score. The results for the 2009 graduating class are now in, and being reported by ACT at http://www.act.org.
On a national level, some 23% of all students tested met the readiness benchmark in all four subjects, as compared with 15% in Louisiana.
Louisiana Composite Scores:
Asian American/Pacific Islander...22.3
Caucasian American/White...........21.5
National Average ..................21.1
Hispanic...........................................20.3
Other/no response........................20.2
Louisiana Average................20.1
American Indian/Alaska Native..19.4
African American..........................17.3
It is very important as parents and community leaders that we stay aware of these scoring trends, and that proper steps are taken to improve our results.
In addition to the focus on awarding scholarships, we should devote resources to making sure our students are prepared for this test.
We must consider that Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires a minimum score of 20 on the ACT.
As college costs continue to increase, scholarship money of this nature can not and should not be left on the table.
On a national level, some 23% of all students tested met the readiness benchmark in all four subjects, as compared with 15% in Louisiana.
Louisiana Composite Scores:
Asian American/Pacific Islander...22.3
Caucasian American/White...........21.5
National Average ..................21.1
Hispanic...........................................20.3
Other/no response........................20.2
Louisiana Average................20.1
American Indian/Alaska Native..19.4
African American..........................17.3
It is very important as parents and community leaders that we stay aware of these scoring trends, and that proper steps are taken to improve our results.
In addition to the focus on awarding scholarships, we should devote resources to making sure our students are prepared for this test.
We must consider that Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires a minimum score of 20 on the ACT.
As college costs continue to increase, scholarship money of this nature can not and should not be left on the table.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
2007 Act Results
This site advocates academic competition for black children and the black community overall. We must not be afraid to compete. (THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS HIGH-STAKES TESTING WHICH WE STRONGLY OPPOSE).
2007 ACT results are in and the average Louisiana black child taking the ACT came in at 17.0. That means the average black child could not apply for TOPS money which requires a minimum ACT score of 20. And for the record, I do not believe the cutoff score of 20 is unfair.
Other scoring results were: Asian, 21.7; White,21.4; Other,20.7, Hispanic 20.2; All Students, 20.1 and American Indian, 19.8.
As a community, we need to support efforts to improve ACT results with targeted initiatives. Please use our link to ACT for a complete review of these results to include year over year trends. In addition, note the suggestions for improving scores and support the ones you can for students within your area of influence.
Otherwise, we as a community are leaving scholarship money on the table for no good and valid reason.
What do you think?
2007 ACT results are in and the average Louisiana black child taking the ACT came in at 17.0. That means the average black child could not apply for TOPS money which requires a minimum ACT score of 20. And for the record, I do not believe the cutoff score of 20 is unfair.
Other scoring results were: Asian, 21.7; White,21.4; Other,20.7, Hispanic 20.2; All Students, 20.1 and American Indian, 19.8.
As a community, we need to support efforts to improve ACT results with targeted initiatives. Please use our link to ACT for a complete review of these results to include year over year trends. In addition, note the suggestions for improving scores and support the ones you can for students within your area of influence.
Otherwise, we as a community are leaving scholarship money on the table for no good and valid reason.
What do you think?
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