1. ACT Aspire Benchmark Results
Grades 3-8
April 2014 Assessment
October 2, 2014

2. What Does Attaining an ACT Aspire Benchmark Score Mean for Students?
ACT Aspire allows mapping of student progress from 3rd Grade to College
Students who attain benchmarks are on track to have a future success in college courses
Benchmarks correspond to ACT Benchmarks and College and Career Readiness
Areas of Focus
English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Writing
Benchmark Scores vary by grade level

3. 78 Percent of HCS Students Grades 3 to 8 Attained a Benchmark Score in One or More Areas of ACT Aspire
Percent of Students Attaining One or More ACT Aspire Benchmark Scores
Number of Test Areas in which Students Attained Benchmark Scores

4. Students in Grades 3 to 8 Attained ACT Aspire Benchmark at Higher Rates than Current Grade 11 Students
Percent of Students Attaining One or More Benchmark Scores
Number of Test Areas in which Students Attained Benchmark Scores
*Data is not included for Grades 3 to 8 Writing

5. Students in Grades 3 to 8 Attained ACT Aspire Benchmarks at Higher Rates in English and Math than Current Grade 11 Students
Percent of Students Attaining Benchmark Scores
Subject Area
*Data is not included for Grades 3 to 8 Writing

6. A Higher Share of HCS Students Attained “College Ready” Benchmark Scores than were Attained by Students Across Alabama & States with High Rates of ACT Plus Writing Assessment Participation
Huntsville City Schools, Class of 2015
Alabama Public Schools, Class of 2015
States in which 90% of Students Take the ACT
*States with at least 90% ACT participation include Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, Arkansas, Hawaii

7. The Percent of HCS Students Attaining an ACT Aspire Benchmark Score in One or More Areas is Higher for Elementary Students
Percent of Students Attaining One or More Benchmark Scores
Grade Level

8. Attaining a ACT Aspire Benchmark Score Varies by Subject and Grade Level
Percent of Students Attaining ACT Aspire Benchmark Scores

9. 78 Percent of HCS Students Grades 3 to 8 Attained a Benchmark Score in One or More Areas
Percent of Students Attaining One or More Benchmark Scores
McNair = Grade 6 & 7 students from DH & EW who should currently be enrolled at McNair
School by HS Feeder Pattern

10. ACT Aspire Results Where are the strengths and weaknesses of the student in 5 subject area?

11. Predicts ACT Score Range

12. Additional ACT Aspire Performance Measures How to make Goals for the future? Is the student on target for high school, college, and a career?

13. What does the ACT Aspire Score Mean. http://www. huntsvillecityschools
What does the ACT Aspire Score Mean? Video available for students and parents to understand score report