ACT Scores Oustanding

After a small drop last year, the 2010 ACT college readiness exam showed an increase in average scores for Kansas. The average composite score of 22.0 tied the 2008 score, which was the highest state score in at least 20 years. Osage City Students had scores coming in above the state average at 22.7.
Kansas continues to outperform the national average of 21.0. In fact, Kansas posted the highest average composite score among the 13 states that had at least 75 percent of graduates participating in the exam.

We are proud of our students and their accomplishments. These scores show the determination of our students and staff. They have now set the bar and we need to continue to focus on the continued improvement of our schools.

The Kansas Commissioner of Education noted that Kansas students performed particularly well in the areas of English and reading, where 74 percent and 60 percent of test-takers respectively met college readiness benchmarks established by ACT. The benchmarks represent scores that would indicate a level of preparation needed to have at least a 50 percent chance of achieving a grade of B or above in entry-level college coursework. Fifty-one percent of Kansas graduates met the benchmark in math and 34 percent achieved the science benchmark. In all cases, the percent of Kansas graduates meeting the benchmarks was at or above the percentages meeting the benchmarks last year and exceeded the percent of graduates meeting the benchmarks nationwide. Osage City School students proved that they are also ready for college. They were above the state average in every category.

To help with our continued growth and success in student achievement we must focus on the teamwork of students, teachers, staff, administration, the Board of Education, parents and community. Thank you for your ongoing support in this important goal.

Welcome Back

It is exciting to know that the students are soon going to fill our halls. We have many things to look forward to starting with the back to school nigh and meet the Indians night. I look forward to seeing everyone at our school activities. It is not only a way to support our students, but a great way to spend time with our community.

We look forward to visiting with all of you.