Education
Frisco ISD students outpace state and national peers in SAT, ACT The district saw a slight increase on SAT exam scores while state and national averages have decreased, Nye said. FISD students had an average
On average, Frisco ISD students surpassed state and national scores for the SAT and ACT exams in the 2023-24 school year, according to state data. Student success is also measured by the district through the number of students taking other academic exams, such as Advanced Placement, which has increased over the past four school years, said Gary Nye, executive director of continuous improvement, during a presentation of the district’s academic assessment data for 2024. Breaking it down Of the 11,400 students who took an AP exam in 2024, more than 80% scored a 3 or higher. The number of students receiving a score of 3 or higher, which is commonly accepted at colleges and universities, has increased from 74% to 83% over the past four years in the district. “If we look over the last four years we’ve increased student participation and performance,” Nye said during the meeting.
Exam participation The number of Frisco ISD students taking one or more Advanced Placement, or AP, exams has increased 28.8% over the last four years.
score of 1,138 compared to last year’s 1,134. FISD scores on the ACT exam scores dipped slightly in 2023, following state and national trends, according to the presentation. Data for 2024 exams is not yet available. The district saw a slight increase on SAT exam scores while state and national averages have decreased, Nye said. FISD high school students are eligible to take the SAT during the school day. Also of note The release of A-F accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency has been delayed after a series of court orders have temporarily blocked the state agency from releasing the scores. A trial date is set for Feb. 10, 2025. FISD recently released its own accountability report. Nye said the report shows the importance of
12K 9K 6K 3K 0
83% pass
80% pass
79% pass
74% pass
2021
2022 2023 2024
SOURCE: FRISCO ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
local accountability to district officials. “We’re primarily accountable to our local commu- nity first and [FISD holds] the belief that our students are a lot more than just a test score,” he said
GO MEAN GREEN AT FRISCO LANDING!
EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS
EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS
DENTON | FRISCO | ONLINE FRISCO.UNT.EDU
ENROLL NOW FOR SPRING 2025!
DENTON | FRISCO | ONLINE FRISCO.UNT.EDU
14
COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM
Powered by FlippingBook