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2004 School Year Results Data based on the year 2004 ACT-tested graduating students from the Dubuque Community School District reports that of the 368 students to took the test, the percentages of students scoring at or above the state's identified college success indicator of an ACT score of 20 are indicated in this chart:
Details regarding the interpretation of this report as well as suggested action steps are currently under review by our curriculum people under the leadership of Associate Superintendent, Lynne Devaney. Iowa ACT Scores Remain High (DES MOINES, IA) - Iowa 2004 graduating seniors continued their strong showing on the ACT, with an average composite score of 22.0, above the national average of 20.9, according to the 2004 national ACT report. Two states, Minnesota and Wisconsin, scored higher, each with an average composite score of 22.2. The percentage of Iowa graduates tested increased slightly to 67 percent from 66 percent last year, and the national percentage remained at 40 percent. "Our state's responsibility to strengthen education never ends," said Governor Tom Vilsack. "While these scores outline a strong performance, we must do better. The rest of the country is catching up academically and the competition is growing. We share a responsibility to make sure Iowa remains a national leader in education. As part of the implementation of the Iowa Learns Council recommendations, we must raise expectations of the high school experience." "We are pleased that a significant proportion of Iowa students are prepared for college," said Judy Jeffrey, interim director of the Iowa Department of Education. "The overall and average scores and the percent of students taking the ACT have sustained high levels over time. But we are now challenged to raise our expectations even higher. We cannot be content to remain static. We must raise the bar. "Our focus now is to encourage school districts to do in-depth analysis of their ACT, other assessment data, and the content of their curriculum to help them evaluate the rigor of their high school programs to ensure they are adequately preparing students," Jeffrey said. "The economy of today and tomorrow is more technical, with careers that demand a higher level of skill. As educators, we must recognize, then, that more students will need advanced schooling beyond high school." With advanced
schooling as the goal, Jeffrey said, districts should strive to
increase the rigor of their high school curriculum, encourage more
students to take core coursework and advanced coursework, and encourage
more students to take college preparation tests like the ACT. Core Coursework Core coursework is defined as four years of English and three or more years each of mathematics, social studies and natural sciences. "Core classes provide the best basic preparation for college, vocational or technical training, career success, and qualify of life," Jeffrey said. "All students should have the ability to complete a full progression of core classes without sacrificing their chosen electives in music, art, athletics, or other discretionary activities that also contribute to an overall high quality learning experience." Minority test-takers "These scores should show modest and steady increases over time, reaching to at least the state average," Jeffrey said. "It is past time for us to meet this challenge head on and provide the educational opportunities needed for all of our students to succeed regardless of their socio-economic background or their race or ethnicity. We must not only raise our expectations but also follow through with efforts to help all of our students to succeed. Districts can use their ACT subject area score detail to determine if curriculum changes are needed, or in what areas students need the most help." NOTE: Comparisons of ACT composite scores between states are valid only for the 25 states where the ACT is the predominant test, defined as those states where at least 50% of graduates take the ACT exam. States with fewer than 50% taking the ACT exam may have a sample of students not representative of that state's overall student population. 2004 ACT SCORES
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Dubuque Schools' ACT Results will be posted shortly. They are posted in early fall and cover test results from the previous school year testing period.
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