In Spring 2023, all 11th grade students in New Mexico public schools will participate in the digital SAT® during the school day as part of the state's federally required testing program. This is a significant change for the state, as it marks the first time that the SAT® will be administered as part of the state's testing program.
The decision to administer the SAT® to all 11th grade students is in line with the state's efforts to increase college and career readiness among its students. The SAT® is widely recognized by colleges and universities as a measure of college readiness, and by administering the test to all 11th grade students, the state aims to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their readiness for college and to identify areas where they may need additional support.
It's important to note that the decision to administer the SAT® to all 11th grade students in New Mexico public schools is in compliance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which requires states to administer a college entrance examination at least once during high school to all students.
It's worth noting that the test will be provided to students at no cost and that students who take the alternate assessment based upon an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will not be required to take the SAT®.
In summary, the decision to administer the SAT® to all 11th grade students in New Mexico public schools is an important step forward in the state's efforts to increase college and career readiness among its students. By providing all students with an opportunity to take the test, the state aims to identify areas where students may need additional support and to provide them with the resources they need to succeed in college and in their future careers.