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Pound Ridge, NY
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Here's When SAT Will Go Completely Online, College Board Says Here's When SAT Will Go Completely Online, College Board Says
Here's When SAT Will Go Completely Online, College Board Says The SAT, a standardized test used for college admissions, is set to move to a completely digital format. Students outside of the United States will start taking the SAT digitally in 2023, and in the US, the digital test will start being administered in 2024, the College Board announced on Tuesday, Jan. 25. According to the announcement, a variety of other changes will be made to the exam.  The digital test will be shortened to about two hours instead of three, with shorter reading passages and topics that "will reflect a wider range of topics that represent the works students read in …

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by Nicole Valinote
Columbia, MD
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These Are The Best Schools In Howard County, Website Says These Are The Best Schools In Howard County, Website Says
These Are The Best Schools In Howard County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its annual list of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website further breaks down the rankings into states and counties. Below are the 10 best schools in Howard County. 1. Marriotts Ridge High School 2. River Hill High School 3. Glenelg County School, Ellicott City 4. Centennial High Scho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lancaster, PA
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These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Lancaster County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gettysburg, PA
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These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Adams County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the co…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster, PA
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These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in York County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the col…

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by Jillian Pikora
North Hunterdon, NJ
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These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Warren County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
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These Are The Best High Schools In Cumberland County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Cumberland County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Cumberland County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Cumberland County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hamilton Township, NJ
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These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Mercer County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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These Are The Best High Schools In Morris County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Morris County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Morris County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Morris County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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These Are The Best High Schools In Sussex County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Sussex County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Sussex County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Sussex County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
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These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Northampton County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high …

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by Valerie Musson
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
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These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says
These Are The Best Schools In Cape May County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its annual list of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website further breaks down the rankings into states and counties. Below are the 10 best schools in Cape May County. Ocean City Primary School Upper Township Elementary School Stone Harbor Elementary School Ocean City High School Upp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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These Are The Best Schools In Essex County, Website Says These Are The Best Schools In Essex County, Website Says
These Are The Best Schools In Essex County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its annual list of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website further breaks down the rankings into states and counties. Below are the 10 best schools in Essex County, five of which are in Millburn. Newark Academy, Livingston Montclair Kimberly Academy Millburn Senior High School Livingston…

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by Cecilia Levine
Franklin Township, NJ
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These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America
These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). Scroll down for the list of 10 NJ schools that made the top 100 in the country. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the college search…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Vernon, NY
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Math, English Language Arts Standardized Test Scores Improve Across NY Math, English Language Arts Standardized Test Scores Improve Across NY
Math, English Language Arts Standardized Test Scores Improve Across NY New York State students saw an uptick in standardized testing scores for students in grades 3 through 8, the State Education Department announced. The Education Department released the results of the 2019 English language arts (ELA) and math tests. In ELA, 45.4 percent of test-takers scored at the proficient level. In math, 46.7 graded at a proficient level. The numbers represent a .02 percent increase for ELA and 2.2 percent for math from 2018. 987,398 students took the ELA, while 948,606 took the math test. Statewide, the test refusal rate was approximately 16 percent, down 2 percent from…

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by Zak Failla
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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REPORT: These North Jersey High Schools Scored Highest On SAT In The State REPORT: These North Jersey High Schools Scored Highest On SAT In The State
Report: These North Jersey High Schools Scored Highest On SAT In The State New Jersey students are scoring slightly higher on the SATs than the national average. According to NJ.com, the average SAT score in the U.S. last year was 1,068 out of 1,600. New Jersey students pulled a 1,085 -- with a 542 in reading and 543 in math. Twenty-three schools from Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and Union counties made NJ.com's list of 50 high school with the highest SAT scores in the state. Students at Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics & Engineering Technologies had the highest average in New Jersey: 1,498.  These North Jersey schools ha…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey
State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey New Jersey last month released results from its rating system that ranks schools on a scale from 1 to 100. The system -- in its second year -- is based primarily on standardized testing results, which is why many school admins are calling it "oversimplified," NJ.com reports. The ratings were calculated by chronic absenteeism (10 percent), math proficiency (15 percent), English language arts proficiency (15 percent), progress toward English language proficiency (20 percent), English language arts growth (20 percent), math growth (20 percent). The Edward H. Bryan Sch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Somers, NY
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New York Abandons Use Of Student Tests In Teacher Evaluations New York Abandons Use Of Student Tests In Teacher Evaluations
New York Abandons Use Of Student Tests In Teacher Evaluations Teacher evaluations will no longer be tied to student’s standardized test scores under a bill that was approved by state legislators. Four years ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a highly contested bill into law that linked student’s test scores to teacher evaluations. The legislation quickly came under fire and was contested by both parents and educators. The 2015 bill led to approximately 18 percent of students statewide opting out of standardized testing in grades 3 through 8. Now, Cuomo is poised to sign a new bill backpedaling those measures. New York joins a growing coalition of…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
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This Orange County School District Among Best In State For SAT Scores This Orange County School District Among Best In State For SAT Scores
This Orange County School District Among Best In State For SAT Scores Highland Falls Central School District ranked 33rd among 600 districts statewide for its total average score on the SAT tests, according to this article in newyorkupstate.com A total of 74 Highland Falls students took the SATs, with an average score of 1170. Highland Fall's average score on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing portion of the SATs was 588. Their students averaged 582 on the math SATs. More than 135,141 New York state students took the new SAT in 2017. The average total score statewide was 1052. The average Evidence-based Reading and Writing (ERW) score was 528 and the ave…

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by Jon Craig