By Jamie Gardner
According to a recent press release from the Georgia Department of Education, the SAT scores of Georgia’s 2012 senior class increased seven points as the nation’s scores decreased two points, according to the College Board’s 2012 SAT report.
State SAT scores increase, Appling scores decrease
Increases were seen even as the rate of students taking the test increased by one percentage point to 81 percent, compared to the national average test-taking rate of only 31 percent. Georgia has the seventh highest participation rate in the nation. States with higher participation rates typically see lower average scores on the SAT and often see dips when the number of students taking the exam increases.
This year Georgia also saw the largest and most diverse group of graduating seniors in state history. Of the state’s 2012 college-bound seniors who took the SAT, 47 percent were minority students, up from 46 percent in 2011 and 39 percent in 2007.
Georgia’s students scored an average of 1,452 on the SAT, a seven point increase from 2011. The national average was 1,498, a two-point decrease from 2011.
“I’m extremely pleased that SAT scores increased so much this year,” said State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. “We jumped ahead of several states in our overall score, even as we saw our participation rate continue to increase.”
While the state saw improvements, Appling County was not as fortunate. In 2011 ACHS had 76 test takers that averaged 461 in reading, 452 in math and 443 in writing for a total average score of 1,356. The 2011 scores placed Appling in the middle to upper range as compared to other high schools in the area. In 2012 ACHS had 81 test participates that averaged 438 in reading, 430 in math and 430 in writing for a total average score of 1,298. This score ranks Appling in the lower range among area schools (see chart).
The highest score in the area went to Robert Toombs Christian Academy, in Lyons, with an average overall score of 1,603. The lowest score went to Charlton High School with a total average of 1,256.
ACHS Principal Dr. Gene Starr offered the following statement in response to the results of the SAT report.
“I would like for community to be aware of the positive interventions that have been implemented at Appling County High School to help improve student achievement.
• A researched based reading program to help our struggling readers, READ 180.
• The addition of three Advanced Placement Courses.
• Offering the ACT and SAT onsite to allow access for more of ACHS students to take the achievement test.
• Working with a high performing mentor school in Social Studies and Science.
• The addition of an Instructional Support Specialist to help improve student instruction.
• The benchmarking of all academic courses.
• The implementation of the new Common Core Standards.
• The implementation of an ACT/SAT Preparation Program.
All learners are encouraged to participate in the Advanced Placement Program and to take the achievement test. Student achievement for all learners is the primary goal behind all initiatives at Appling County High School. It is our belief that over time the above initiatives will improve academic achievement for all students.”
This year Georgia also saw the largest and most diverse group of graduating seniors in state history. Of the state’s 2012 college-bound seniors who took the SAT, 47 percent were minority students, up from 46 percent in 2011 and 39 percent in 2007.
Georgia’s students scored an average of 1,452 on the SAT, a seven point increase from 2011. The national average was 1,498, a two-point decrease from 2011.
“I’m extremely pleased that SAT scores increased so much this year,” said State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. “We jumped ahead of several states in our overall score, even as we saw our participation rate continue to increase.”
While the state saw improvements, Appling County was not as fortunate. In 2011 ACHS had 76 test takers that averaged 461 in reading, 452 in math and 443 in writing for a total average score of 1,356. The 2011 scores placed Appling in the middle to upper range as compared to other high schools in the area. In 2012 ACHS had 81 test participates that averaged 438 in reading, 430 in math and 430 in writing for a total average score of 1,298. This score ranks Appling in the lower range among area schools (see chart).
The highest score in the area went to Robert Toombs Christian Academy, in Lyons, with an average overall score of 1,603. The lowest score went to Charlton High School with a total average of 1,256.
ACHS Principal Dr. Gene Starr offered the following statement in response to the results of the SAT report.
“I would like for community to be aware of the positive interventions that have been implemented at Appling County High School to help improve student achievement.
• A researched based reading program to help our struggling readers, READ 180.
• The addition of three Advanced Placement Courses.
• Offering the ACT and SAT onsite to allow access for more of ACHS students to take the achievement test.
• Working with a high performing mentor school in Social Studies and Science.
• The addition of an Instructional Support Specialist to help improve student instruction.
• The benchmarking of all academic courses.
• The implementation of the new Common Core Standards.
• The implementation of an ACT/SAT Preparation Program.
All learners are encouraged to participate in the Advanced Placement Program and to take the achievement test. Student achievement for all learners is the primary goal behind all initiatives at Appling County High School. It is our belief that over time the above initiatives will improve academic achievement for all students.”
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