ORR students' PSAT scores above state, national averages

Dec 15, 2016

Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Michael Devoll has released the 2016 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test report, which shows that students are above average and on their way to being college-ready.

One hundred and twenty 10th grade students took the test with a mean total score of 1052, compared to the state’s mean score of 962 and the national score of 938. A perfect score is 1520.

In the 11th grade, 133 test takers had a mean total score of 1095. The Massachusetts mean score was 1019 and the national score was 1020.

The College Board also provides a summary of student performance by benchmark. Students reaching their grade-level benchmarks indicate they are likely on track to be ready for college.

In grade 10, 78 percent of Old Rochester test takers met both benchmarks in math and evidence-based reading and writing. The average percentage in Massachusetts for 10th graders was 48 percent and 41 percent nationally. In grade 11, 68 percent of Old Rochester test takers met both benchmarks in math and evidence-based reading and writing. The average percentage in Massachusetts for 11th graders was 48 percent and 46 percent nationally.