The latest ACT scores or the St. Joseph School District shows a drop of more than a full point.

The composite score for district high school students full from 21.3 in 2014 to 20.1 in 2015.

The state composite score was 21.7 for 2015.

Students at Central High School averaged 20.7, Benton averaged 19.4 and Lafayette averaged 19.2.

“Anytime we see a dip in scores, it is cause for concern” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Newhart. He says the district will evaluate all areas, see where we can improve, and what tools need to be used to increase the scores in the coming years. The ACT consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development in English, mathematics, reading, and science designed to measure the skills needed for success in first year college coursework.

The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement assessment that measures the skills taught in schools and deemed important for success in first-year college courses.