Statistics About The Average Sat Score By Year

In this post, we explore the trends in average SAT scores over the years, shedding light on how students’ performance has evolved. From 2010 to 2020, we delve into the changes in both total scores and individual sections, providing a comprehensive overview of SAT score variations.

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"In 2020, the average SAT score for students was 1051"

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"In 2019, the average SAT score was 1059"

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"The mean SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2019 was 531"

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"The mean SAT score for Math in 2019 was 528"

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"In 2018, the average SAT score was 1068"

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"In 2017, the average SAT score was 1060"

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"In 2016, the average SAT score was 1052"

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"In 2015, the average SAT score was 1497 (old SAT)"

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"In 2014, the average SAT score was 1497 (old SAT)"

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"In 2013, the average SAT score was 1498 (old SAT)"

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"In 2012, the average SAT score was 1498 (old SAT)"

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"In 2011, the average SAT score was 1500 (old SAT)"

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"In 2010, the average SAT score was 1500 (old SAT)"

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"The mean SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2020 was 528"

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"The mean SAT score for Math in 2020 was 523"

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"The mean SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2018 was 536"

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"The mean SAT score for Math in 2018 was 531"

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"The mean SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2017 was 533"

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"The mean SAT score for Math in 2017 was 527"

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"The mean SAT score for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in 2016 was 533"

Overall, the average SAT scores have shown a slight decrease from 2019 to 2020, with a drop from 1059 to 1051. Looking at the breakdown of scores by section, there were decreases in the mean scores for both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math between the two years as well. It is interesting to note that the average scores were higher in previous years, particularly in the early 2010s when the SAT was on a different scale. The trends indicate a shift in performance over the years, highlighting the importance of ongoing analysis and adaptation in standardized testing practices.