Volusia County Schools students’ scores on the SAT college entrance exam increased eight points on average, topping both state and national averages for the first time. VCS’ SAT scores have risen four years in a row.
The Volusia mean score for Class of 2020 graduates was 1061, up from 1053 a year ago. The state mean decreased seven points, to 992, and the national average decreased eight points, to 1051.
Volusia’s SAT scores outperformed the state average in every category of the exam.
On the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT, the average Volusia score rose three points, from 538 to 541. The state mean for the ERW section decreased four points to 512, while the national average went down three points, to 528.
Volusia’s Math scores rose four points, from 515 to 519, on average. The state average in Math decreased four points, to 479, while the national average decreased five points, to 523.
“We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2020 for their commitment to education and their strong scores on the SAT,” said VCS Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin. “VCS is focused on rigorous and engaging instruction as we provide a superior 21st century education to all students.”
For the first time this year, Volusia Class of 2021 students will be provided the opportunity to take the SAT during the school day and free of charge. It is the district’s first time participating in the program.
