By the time children enter kindergarten, they should be mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially prepared and ready to learn. Early educational success is dependent upon the child's readiness to learn. Currently no testing is required for children age 0 to 4.
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Academic expectations for freshmen-level mathematics, reading, and writing are often the measure of college readiness. Assessment and achievement tests such as the SAT and the ACT are important measures and tend to be good predictors of performance during the first year of college. High School Graduation Rate Tracking the graduation rate of high school students in your community is important. As skill demands increase in the workforce, people without a high school diploma will have a more difficult time finding employment or advancing beyond low wage jobs. Tracking this rate can help you understand the preparedness of your community's citizens to participate in all aspects of community life.