462,655 students were tested in 2000, an increase of 524 over 1999. Scores are for all students, including special education. 7,205 more special education students were included than in 1999. There are 56,999 special education students in Alabama. Math, Social Science and Total Battery increased by one percentile all others were stable.
All disciplines are at or above the national average.
Total Battery is six percentile points above the national average. For the first time the 10th grade has reached the national average. Two thirds of those grades tested show overall improvement in 2000. The remaining three grades stayed even with last year. The SAT is designed to measure reading, math, science, social studies and language skills.