Test Scores
About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
About the KCCT
What is it?
The Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3, 8, and 10 in reading; grades 3 through 8 and 11 are assessed in math; grades 4, 7 and 11 are assessed in science; grades 4, 8 and 11 are assessed in social studies and arts & humanities; grades 4, 7 and 10 are assessed in practical living/vocational studies; and grades 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
The state uses an academic index ranging from 0-140. A score of 100 denotes a passing score. Students are scored at four levels: novice, apprentice, proficient or distinguished. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
ACT Average Composite Score
ACT Results (2007)
ACT Average English Score
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ACT Average Math Score
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ACT Average Reading Score
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ACT Average Science Score
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Arts and Humanities Academic Index
KCCT High School Index Results (2007)
Math Academic Index
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Practical Living and Vocational Studies Academic Index
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Reading Academic Index
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Science Academic Index
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Social Studies Academic Index
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Writing Academic Index
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Average Composite Score
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Writing Academic Index
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