Dale Ellis, Superintendent Montgomery County Schools | https://www.montgomery.k12.nc.us/
Dale Ellis, Superintendent Montgomery County Schools | https://www.montgomery.k12.nc.us/
In the 2022-23 school year, Math scores among the county district remained the same compared to the previous school year.
For comparison, North Carolina saw 23.5% of its students meeting or exceeding the ACT benchmarks for Math during this year.
Beyond Math, 26.3% of Montgomery County 11th-graders met English college readiness benchmarks in the 2022-23 school year. On Reading, 25.1% of students were ready for college, and Science scores revealed 9.8% of juniors also met the standard. Overall, Montgomery County had an average college readiness of 5.1% across all ACT areas.
North Carolina's education system is still grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2022-23 ACT results, college readiness among North Carolina students falls short of pre-pandemic levels, with only 17.1% meeting benchmarks.
Additionally, the state's performance is lagging behind the national average, which currently stands at 21%.
| District | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2021-22) | Met or Exceeded Benchmarks (2022-23) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Schools | 12.2% | 12.2% |
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