Natick Students Test Higher Than State Average

Natick students surpassed state averages in every category of the 2012 SAT, according to boston.com.

"The 284 Natick students who took the SATs this year achieved scores of 535 in critical reading, 563 in math, and 531 in writing. The statewide average is 506 for reading, 523 for math, and 500 for writing," the article said. 

Massachusetts' SAT scores have increased by 12 points in the past decade with overall participation increasing as well, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

Natick's overall scores in writing and math increased since last year's average, but fell slightly in reading, the article said.