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SAT scores rise for class of 2026 as participation falls
The mean SAT score for the class of 2026 increased 16 points to 1045. Participation fell 2.5% to 1.95 million students, the first decline since 2021.
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The mean SAT score for the class of 2026 increased 16 points to 1045. Participation fell 2.5% to 1.95 million students, the first decline since 2021.

An NWEA analysis finds sizable reading score gains for K-8 students from 2025 to 2026.

Michigan's third grade reading proficiency fell to 38.2% in 2026, down from 38.9% the prior year.