Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are ‘college ready,’ SAT scores indicate
The state’s college-ready rate fell to 25.3%, and math benchmark performance reached 26.5%, according to Michigan education data.
- About 25% of Michigan 11th graders are considered college-ready on the SAT, a slight decline from 26.6% the prior year, according to the latest state results.
- State data reveals Michigan's college readiness has dropped from 34.9% to 25.3% over the last decade, with only 11.5% of economically disadvantaged students meeting benchmarks versus 36% of others.
- Grayling High School principal Sarah Allen argues that standardized tests measure only one dimension of readiness, while Advanced Placement participation and dual enrollment programs provide a more comprehensive view of student preparedness.
- Brandy Johnson, president of the Michigan Community College Association, warned that underprepared students enrolling in college may face degree completion delays, jeopardizing the state's goal of 60% credential attainment by 2030.
- National policy shifts offer Michigan alternatives: Massachusetts eliminated a high-stakes graduation test, while New York and Indiana implement new standards to measure student success beyond standardized exams.
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Whitmer's Legacy: Just 25% of Michigan students meet 'college ready' SAT benchmark - The Midwesterner
The percentage of Michigan students ready for college continues to decline, with just a quarter meeting a key SAT benchmark last year. “It’s true that SAT scores are only one predictor of college readiness,” Charlotte Pierce, senior policy analyst at EdTrust-Midwest, told Bridge Michigan. “However, these results align with other concerning opportunity gaps we see across Michigan schools, particularly those serving students with the greatest need…
Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are ‘college ready,’ SAT scores indicate – WTOP News
Michigan slipped once again this year in college readiness, as measured by how well high school students perform on the SAT. According to the latest results, only a fourth of 11th graders in Michigan are college ready, a slight dip from 26.6% last year. A decade ago, it was 35%. “It’s true that SAT scores...
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