Spooky Statistics – Scary Tests, Creepy Scores & Student Surprises

This Halloween, we’re tackling something truly spooky — the numbers behind student performance. From high-scoring heroes in Brookings, South Dakota, to national averages that have dipped to a 30-year low, Dr. Sherri Rochel unpacks the data that’s haunting classrooms across the country.🟩 The Good: Brookings High School students crushed the ACT, scoring above both state and national averages.🟨 The Bad: ACT scores nationwide hit a historic low, with fewer students meeting college-readiness benchmarks.🟥 The Ugly: South Dakota’s statewide average looks strong on paper, but only 41% of students are fully ready for college or career.Join Dr. Sherri for this special Halloween episode filled with spooky statistics, educator insight, and the reminder that data isn’t meant to scare us — it’s meant to steer us.🎙️ Hosted by: Dr. Sherri Rochel (@DrSherriRochel)Helping you see what’s really happening in education — the wins, the worries, and the wake-up calls that matter.📰 Show notes, sources & blog: educationthatmatters.net📺 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/@DrSherriRochel#EducationThatMatters #TheGoodTheBadAndTheUgly #EducationPodcast #ACTScores #BrookingsSD #EducationNews #SpookySeason #DrSherriRochel #Teaching #EducationReform