Tiverton High School reports strong SAT and PSAT scores but identifies areas for improvement
October 23, 2024 | Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island
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The Tiverton School Committee convened on October 23, 2024, to discuss recent student performance on standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, and Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA). The meeting highlighted both achievements and areas needing improvement, as well as action plans aimed at enhancing educational outcomes.
The SAT results for the 11th-grade students showed that Tiverton High School exceeded state averages in both evidence-based reading and writing by 5.6% and in math by 5.1%. Tiverton's mean total score was 967, surpassing the state average of 918 and the global mean of 952. However, there was a slight decline of five points in the total mean score compared to previous years, attributed to the transition to a digital testing format.
In the PSAT 10 results, 97 students participated, with Tiverton again outperforming the state average in evidence-based reading and writing, scoring 883 compared to the state’s 866. However, the school fell short of the global benchmark of 901. In math, Tiverton students scored 423, above the state average of 419 but below the national average of 439.
The newly administered PSAT 8/9 revealed that 9th-grade students scored below both state and global averages in all tested areas. This prompted the school to develop targeted action plans to address these deficiencies.
Comparative proficiency rates were also discussed, revealing that 55.6% of Tiverton students were proficient in English Language Arts (ELA), while only 28.8% were proficient in mathematics. These figures were compared to neighboring districts, with Barrington leading at 82.6% in ELA and 67.6% in math.
The NGSA results indicated that 41.7% of Tiverton students were proficient, which is competitive compared to other local districts.
In response to the data, the school has initiated action plans focusing on specific areas of concern. For ELA, strategies include enhancing vocabulary exposure and comprehension skills, while the math department is emphasizing algebra skills and data analysis through additional classes and resources like Khan Academy.
The meeting underscored the school’s commitment to improving student performance through data-driven strategies and collaborative efforts among educators. As the school year progresses, the effectiveness of these action plans will be closely monitored to ensure that students meet and exceed academic benchmarks.
The SAT results for the 11th-grade students showed that Tiverton High School exceeded state averages in both evidence-based reading and writing by 5.6% and in math by 5.1%. Tiverton's mean total score was 967, surpassing the state average of 918 and the global mean of 952. However, there was a slight decline of five points in the total mean score compared to previous years, attributed to the transition to a digital testing format.
In the PSAT 10 results, 97 students participated, with Tiverton again outperforming the state average in evidence-based reading and writing, scoring 883 compared to the state’s 866. However, the school fell short of the global benchmark of 901. In math, Tiverton students scored 423, above the state average of 419 but below the national average of 439.
The newly administered PSAT 8/9 revealed that 9th-grade students scored below both state and global averages in all tested areas. This prompted the school to develop targeted action plans to address these deficiencies.
Comparative proficiency rates were also discussed, revealing that 55.6% of Tiverton students were proficient in English Language Arts (ELA), while only 28.8% were proficient in mathematics. These figures were compared to neighboring districts, with Barrington leading at 82.6% in ELA and 67.6% in math.
The NGSA results indicated that 41.7% of Tiverton students were proficient, which is competitive compared to other local districts.
In response to the data, the school has initiated action plans focusing on specific areas of concern. For ELA, strategies include enhancing vocabulary exposure and comprehension skills, while the math department is emphasizing algebra skills and data analysis through additional classes and resources like Khan Academy.
The meeting underscored the school’s commitment to improving student performance through data-driven strategies and collaborative efforts among educators. As the school year progresses, the effectiveness of these action plans will be closely monitored to ensure that students meet and exceed academic benchmarks.
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