Fast Fact: ACT Data Show Wide Readiness Gap Between the Haves and Have-Nots
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Mar 15, 2012
by Ed Trust
Only 8% of the lowest income students taking the exam meet all four college-readiness benchmarks. In comparison, about 40% of those whose parents earn at least $80,000 a year meet all four benchmarks.(Among ACT test-takers who graduated in 2011 and reported family income)
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