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Are rising ACT scores signaling COVID 'recovery' in Utah schools?

By KSL · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah's ACT scores improved slightly in 2026, with an average composite of 20.1. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Molly Hart praised the progress in college readiness among Utah students. Despite gains, less than half of Utah students met benchmarks in most ACT subjects.

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