Interest in STEM by Benchmark Attainment
Overall STEM Interest
(N = 939,049)
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
| Attainment Level | English | Reading | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Benchmark | 68% | 50% | 49% | 45% |
| Within 2 Points of Benchmark | 9% | 12% | 8% | 14% |
| Below Benchmark by 3+ Points | 23% | 37% | 43% | 41% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
| Benchmarks Met | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 0 | 26% |
| 1 | 14% |
| 2 | 13% |
| 3 | 13% |
| 4 | 33% |
Expressed and Measured Interest
(N = 320,030)
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Percent of 2014 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
Percent of 2014 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by ACT College Readiness Benchmark Attainment and Subject
| Attainment Level | English | Reading | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Benchmark | 77% | 59% | 58% | 54% |
| Within 2 Points of Benchmark | 8% | 12% | 8% | 14% |
| Below Benchmark by 3+ Points | 16% | 29% | 34% | 32% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates by Number of ACT College Readiness Benchmarks Attained
| Benchmarks Met | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 0 | 19% |
| 1 | 13% |
| 2 | 13% |
| 3 | 14% |
| 4 | 42% |