Trenton's MME Scores Decrease; ACT Average Declines Slightly

students scored above state average on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) in all subjects except math and science. Trenton students scored four points lower than state averages in both math and science, according to a report released by the Michigan Department of Education this morning.

, Trenton students performed better than the statewide average in all five subject areas tested.

The test, taken each spring by high school juniors, showed that the Class of 2013 fared slightly better than their recently graduated peers in reading, writing and social studies.

Students also took the ACT. Trenton's average composite ACT score is 19.5, which it about a point lower than last year. Trenton's ACT score is slightly above the state average of 19 out of a possible 36.

Trenton High School's 2012 MME Scores Compared to State Averages (Percent of students who met proficiency)

The MDE adopted a tougher standard for passing the MME this year to better represent the number of students who are college-ready. Students had to score higher on the tests to receive a passing, or "proficient", score. The following numbers show scores for the past three years, which were retrospectively adjusted to reflect the new MME scoring standards. 

Trenton High School 4-Year MME Score Comparison (Percent of students who met proficiency)

Statewide, student achievement on the MME showed positive one-year gains and even larger four-year gains in mathematics, reading, writing, and science, the Michigan Department of Education reported.

The overall composite scores for Michigan high school juniors on the ACT college-entrance exam also increased for the fourth consecutive year, as did the percentage of Michigan students who are career- and college-ready.

This is a developing story. Check back with Trenton Patch for comments from Trenton administrators.