NYC student SAT scores dropped below averages

New York City students' SAT scores plummeted, falling significantly below state and national averages, marking the lowest scores in years. Math scores for NYC students averaged 473, 71 points below the state average, while reading and writing scores remained stagnant. The city's scores continued a decline that began in 2022, with significant disparities between racial groups. Experts cited factors like poverty, diverse student populations, and the impact of COVID-19 as potential contributors to the decline. Participation rates also decreased, and the SAT transitioned to a digital format.