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The PSAT: Benchmarks & Averages for October 2019
9th Grade: The national benchmark** score is:
ERW = 430; Math = 480; combined is 910
Local and National Averages:
9th Grade MCHS Average is: 1032 Combined Score
9th Grade State Average is: 872 Combined Score
10th Grade: The national benchmark** score is:
ERW = 430; Math = 480; combined is 910
Local and National Averages:
10th Grade MCHS Average is: 1005 Combined Score
10th Grade State Average is: 890 Combined Score
11th Grade: The national benchmark** score is:
ERW = 460 Math = 510; combined is 970
Local and National Averages:
11th Grade MCHS Average is: 1139 combined score
11th Grade State Average is: 960 combined score
**According to Collegeboard, earning a "benchmark" score on the PSAT indicates that the student is 75% likely to earn a C or higher grade in a first semester, college bearing class"
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Mt. Carmel HS
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: 858-484-1180