Smartest State rankings 2004-2005 - Page 5

**Saulbadguy** · 10-19-2004, 04:11 PM

Inspired by SDChiefsFans thread about public education...

States Ranked: Smartest to Dumbest

The smartest state in the union for the second consecutive year is Massachusetts.

The dumbest, for the third year in a row, is New Mexico.

These are the findings of the Education State Rankings, a survey by Morgan Quitno Press of hundreds of public school systems in all 50 states. States were graded on a variety of factors based on how they compare to the national average. These included such positive attributes as per-pupil expenditures, public high school graduation rates, average class size, student reading and math proficiency, and pupil-teacher ratios. States received negative points for high drop-out rates and physical violence.

How does YOUR state rank?

1. Massachusetts
2. Connecticut
3. Vermont
4. New Jersey
5. Wisconsin
6. New York
7. Minnesota
8. Iowa
9. Pennsylvania
10. Montana

11. Maine
12. Virginia
13. Nebraska
14. New Hampshire
15. Kansas
16. Wyoming
17. Indiana
18. Maryland
19. North Dakota
20. Ohio

21. Colorado
22. South Dakota
23. Rhode Island
24. Illinois
25. North Carolina
26. Missouri
27. Delaware
28. Utah
29. Idaho
30. Washington

31. Michigan
32. South Carolina
33. Texas and West Virginia (tie)
35. Oregon
36. Arkansas
37. Kentucky
38. Georgia
39. Florida
40. Oklahoma

41. Tennessee
42. Hawaii
43. California
44. Alabama
45. Alaska
46. Louisiana
47. Mississippi
48. Arizona
49. Nevada
50. New Mexico

http://www.morganquitno.com/edrank.htm

Boozer · 10-20-2004, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelH

I have to agree. I lived in Northeastern Pennsylvania for 31 years. Some of the rural people make the southern rednecks look like scholars. And the Amish in Central PA, well we won't go there! Evertime I get called a yankee from Pennsylvania, I suggest my southern friends take a ride through Amish country.

Who woulda thought that some people from NE PA would'nt compare favorably to rednecks?

**ptlyon** · 10-20-2004, 06:20 AM

8th my ass...

Raiderhater · 10-20-2004, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Haha, nah dude, I actually went out for a few hours, now I'm back home to study. But, yeah I'd like to see a link or something, I mean it's kinda hard to just buy some random facts you are stating.

All I know is that KU is the 3rd best buy in the nation among public schools according to Fisk's guide (I'm not sure aout the title, but I saw it in the book this year, it's legit). And since it costs MORE than KSU and still is a MUCH BETTER buy tells me a something. Also, half my friends went to KSU so I kind of know what's it like, sucks for them.

We are also ranked 94th in the list of 130 top schools in the nation, KSU is not on the list... ( http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/col...udoc_brief.php )

I'll give KSU this, though, they do have a good engineering and agriculture schools.

PS Did you even go/are goig to KSU?

No.

Here's the link for the numbers. If you want it confirmed froma more independant source, knock yourself out.

http://www.mediarelations.ksu.edu/WE...entsindex.html

Here is a link from that page that lists some other achievements. And I post it despite the last "achievement" they have listed.

Raiderhater · 10-20-2004, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boozer

All that tells me is that K-State has an excellent scholarship application assistance program. You really don't think that K-State and ASU are all-around better schools than Michigan and UVA, do you? And Montana State over Cal?

Unless I am mistaken, the students still have to meet certain standards to be accepted. Only a chickenhawker (uh, or a tigger)......

htismaqe · 10-20-2004, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

8th my ass...

Would you rate Iowa higher or lower?

I personally believe public education in this state leaves ALOT to be desired.

**ptlyon** · 10-20-2004, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Would you rate Iowa higher or lower?

I personally believe public education in this state leaves ALOT to be desired.

Higher. Below New Jersey and New York? C'mon...

Although, as usual, Kerry will carry this state and I guess that explains a lot...

htismaqe · 10-20-2004, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Higher. Below New Jersey and New York? C'mon...

Although, as usual, Kerry will carry this state and I guess that explains a lot...

The education here is just so mediocre. No we don't have huge problems with illiteracy or drop-outs.

But we don't produce many hyper-intelligent future Ivy League prospects either...

**ptlyon** · 10-20-2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The education here is just so mediocre. No we don't have huge problems with illiteracy or drop-outs.

But we don't produce many hyper-intelligent future Ivy League prospects either...

a) We used to have the best educated high school kids in the country, IIRC

b) Speak for yourself. :P

jspchief · 10-20-2004, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant

I think it is because Iowa only has about thousand students total and half are Mormans..

Mormons?
Anyone wondering abour MO's low number? Blame Valiant. He may be single-handedly bringing you down two spots.

cadmonkey · 10-20-2004, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

1. Massachusetts
2. Connecticut
3. Vermont
4. New Jersey
5. Wisconsin
6. New York
7. Minnesota
8. Iowa
9. Pennsylvania
10. Montana

Gaz · 10-20-2004, 08:23 AM

You guys are getting heavy...

xoxo~
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Raising the average for a couple million Kansas boneheads.

htismaqe · 10-20-2004, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

a) We used to have the best educated high school kids in the country, IIRC

b) Speak for yourself. :P

a) based on a test that was developed in IOWA

b) I meant other than myself.

htismaqe · 10-20-2004, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspchief

Mormons?
Anyone wondering abour MO's low number? Blame Valiant. He may be single-handedly bringing you down two spots.

Yeah, Valiant thinks Iowa is the "potato state".

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Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	Smartest State rankings 2004-2005 Inspired by SDChiefsFans thread about public education... States Ranked: Smartest to Dumbest The smartest state in the union for the second consecutive year is Massachusetts. The dumbest, for the third year in a row, is New Mexico. These are the findings of the Education State Rankings, a survey by Morgan Quitno Press of hundreds of public school systems in all 50 states. States were graded on a variety of factors based on how they compare to the national average. These included such positive attributes as per-pupil expenditures, public high school graduation rates, average class size, student reading and math proficiency, and pupil-teacher ratios. States received negative points for high drop-out rates and physical violence. How does YOUR state rank? 1. Massachusetts 2. Connecticut 3. Vermont 4. New Jersey 5. Wisconsin 6. New York 7. Minnesota 8. Iowa 9. Pennsylvania 10. Montana 11. Maine 12. Virginia 13. Nebraska 14. New Hampshire 15. Kansas 16. Wyoming 17. Indiana 18. Maryland 19. North Dakota 20. Ohio 21. Colorado 22. South Dakota 23. Rhode Island 24. Illinois 25. North Carolina 26. Missouri 27. Delaware 28. Utah 29. Idaho 30. Washington 31. Michigan 32. South Carolina 33. Texas and West Virginia (tie) 35. Oregon 36. Arkansas 37. Kentucky 38. Georgia 39. Florida 40. Oklahoma 41. Tennessee 42. Hawaii 43. California 44. Alabama 45. Alaska 46. Louisiana 47. Mississippi 48. Arizona 49. Nevada 50. New Mexico http://www.morganquitno.com/edrank.htm
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