While turmoil continues over possible school closures, the Scottsdale Unified School District collectively “aced” state tests.

According to new grades 3-11 assessment test scores released by the Arizona Department of Education, SUSD students are leading the way.

“With 62% passing overall in English Language Arts and 58% in math (combining all grade levels) … we’re the top public school district in Maricopa County in both ELA and math,” said Kristine Harrington, the district’s chief communications and information officer.

She noted those scores topped all districts with at least 10,000 students.

Across the state, over a half million students took the ELA test, with only 40% passing; math was even more dismal, with only 33% passing.

“Academic excellence is our top priority,” said SUSD S

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