ACT released the report Wednesday, saying 1.3 million students graduating in 2022 took the test. Their average composite score in Alabama was an 18, while the average national composite score was a 19.8.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Scores on the ACT college admission test dropped to the lowest they’ve been in 30 years,“It doesn’t surprise me,” said
ACT released the report on October 12, saying 1.3 million students graduating in 2022 took the test. Their, while the average national composite score was a 19.8. ACT reports that 42% of students met no College Readiness Benchmarks out of the four categories: English, reading, math, and science. The report goes on to say 32% met at least three of the categories and 22% met all four benchmarks.
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