College Board Releases 2017 Scores for New Version of SAT

The Douglas County School System’s (DCSS) SAT scores for the 2017 cohort year were released September 26, 2017. In March 2016, The College Board released a new version of this test, which includes an evidence-based reading and writing test and a math test. The College Board’s SAT is a globally recognized college admissions test designed to assess academic readiness for college through student reasoning based on knowledge and skills. 

“I am encouraged with how some of our schools performed,” Superintendent Trent North stated.  “These results serve as baseline data for our teachers and leaders to focus on skills which indicate college readiness.  We plan to be proactive this year and will offer SAT and ACT preparation classes at each of our high schools.  School and district leaders are hopeful these classes, as well as other supports available to our students, will help our students succeed on these assessments.  The DCSS is striving for more gains in the next academic year.” 

The district’s overall mean score was below the state mean score. The mean score for Douglas County High School (DCHS) was above the state’s mean score. DCHS students also outperformed the national mean score for evidence-based reading and writing 543 to 533, respectively.  The Georgia Department of Education reported students in the state of Georgia significantly take the SAT more than students across the nation.  A summary of the mean scores for the five high schools in Douglas County are listed below by subject area and total scores.

Georgia

Total Mean Score: 1050

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 535

Math Mean Score: 515

Douglas County School System

Total Mean Score: 1003

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 515

Math Mean Score: 488

Alexander High School

Total Mean Score: 1008

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 515

Math Mean Score: 493

Chapel Hill High School

Total Mean Score: 1010

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 520

Math Mean Score: 490

Douglas County High School

Total Mean Score: 1053

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 543

Math Mean Score: 510

Lithia Springs High School

Total Mean Score: 983

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 499

Math Mean Score: 483

New Manchester High School

Total Mean Score: 951

Evidence-based Reading and Writing Mean Score: 488

Math Mean Score: 462

Mrs. Pam Nail, Chief Academic Officer for the Douglas County School System, said, “We have great teachers and leaders in our school system.  This data is additional information for us to continue to design appropriate teaching and ensure learning for each of our students in Douglas County.” 

For more information from the College Board, visit the following website https://reports.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-program-results/important-notes-on-the-data.