Pearland ISD soars above state, world in SAT results
PEARLAND, TX -- Thanks to Pearland Independent School District's strategic focus on providing advanced classes to all and building SAT skills, students boasted a significant increase in SAT scores and other college prep indicators in 2013-14.
Based on information released by College Board this September, Pearland ISD students' average SAT scores climbed 62 points, as compared to a drop of 5 points statewide and 1 point worldwide.
The higher SAT average score is even more significant considering a 156 percent increase in SAT test-takers over the last five years -- from 491 to 765 students.
Similarly, ACT scores reached an all-time high of 22.5, compared to a state average of 20.9.
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