Florida students did better on their state benchmark tests this year. But one critic said these tests are not an accurate indicator of how students are — or aren't — improving. Students take Florida ...

For example, in eighth-grade math, 14 states showed their state proficiency levels differed from the national assessment by 15 percentage points or fewer. Two states had higher scores on their state ...

Students applying to universities for the 2026 academic year are reminded that National Benchmark Test (NBT) registrations are now open - and securing a test date early is critical for many degree ...