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Nationwide and State SAT Scores: A Comprehensive Overview of Average Scores

The SAT, administered by the College Board, is a standardized test widely used in the United States for college admissions. While the SAT is taken by students nationwide, the average scores can vary significantly from state to state. This article examines the nationwide and state SAT scores and compares the average SAT scores by state in a tabular format.

Please note that the data presented in this article is based on the most recent available information up to September 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on standardized testing, these numbers may only partially represent the current scenario.

Understanding SAT Scoring

The SAT is divided into two main sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and Math. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, with a total possible score of 1600. Additionally, an optional Essay section is scored separately and does not contribute to the overall score.

Nationwide SAT Scores

As of 2020, the nationwide average SAT score was 1051, with an average EBRW score of 528 and an average Math score of 523. However, these averages can vary from state to state due to educational standards, state-mandated testing policies, and the proportion of students taking the test.

Average SAT Scores by State

The following table presents a comparison of average SAT scores by state based on the 2020 SAT results:

State EBRW Math Total
Alabama 569 548 1117
Alaska 533 520 1053
Arizona 563 553 1116
Arkansas 567 552 1119
California 524 522 1046
Colorado 518 518 1036
Connecticut 530 512 1042
Delaware 499 486 985
District of Columbia 534 497 1031
Florida 520 505 1025
Georgia 533 519 1052
Hawaii 550 541 1091
Idaho 527 506 1033
Illinois 509 509 1018
Indiana 542 532 1074
Iowa 611 596 1207
Kansas 590 582 1172
Kentucky 567 558 1125
Louisiana 564 547 1111
Maine 507 496 1003
Maryland 539 524 1063
Massachusetts 559 561 1120
Michigan 515 504 1019
Minnesota 612 594 1206
Mississippi 569 556 1125
Missouri 581 577 1158
Montana 562 547 1109
Nebraska 586 580 1166
Nevada 549 534 1083
New Hampshire 528 518 1046
New Jersey 532 527 1059
New Mexico 547 529 1076
New York 528 528 1056
North Carolina 546 537 1083
North Dakota 590 581 1171
Ohio 550 548 1098
Oklahoma 562 552 1114
Oregon 560 552 1112
Pennsylvania 545 537 082
Rhode Island 530 505 1035
South Carolina 539 528 1067
South Dakota 592 586 1178
Tennessee 562 546 1108
Texas 520 512 1032
Utah 567 558 1125
Vermont 561 554 1115
Virginia 561 551 1112
Washington 539 531 1070
West Virginia 524 510 1034
Wisconsin 605 599 1204
Wyoming 577 564 1141

Please note that these figures are only averages and may not accurately reflect the performance of all students in a given state. They can be influenced by various factors, including the number of students taking the test and the availability of test prep resources.

In conclusion, understanding the average SAT scores at both the national and state levels can provide valuable context for individual student scores. However, it is essential to remember that these averages are just one aspect of the broader college admissions landscape. Other factors, such as high school grades, extracurricular activities, and personal essays, are crucial in the admissions process.

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