States Ranked: Smart to Dumb

[AP Panther Fan]

States Ranked: Smart to Dumb


The smartest state is Vermont. The dumbest is Arizona.

These are the 2005-2006 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 21 factors, including student achievement and attendance, positive outcomes, strong student-teacher relationships and school district efficiency. Other factors are the number of high school graduates, reading, writing and math proficiency, percent of school-age kids in public schools, high school drop out rates, student-teacher ratios and class size.

"The Smartest State Award recognizes those states that are committed to students and teachers, emphasize excellence in the classroom and ensure that public elementary and secondary schools are efficiently-run," said Scott Morgan, president of Morgan Quitno Press. "Vermont shines in many key areas of education. A high percentage of its students excel in reading, writing and math. In addition, schools in Vermont have smaller class sizes and lower pupil-teacher ratios than in most other states."
They're doing something right in New England. Massachusetts was designated the smartest state by Morgan Quitno Press the previous two years, and New England states dominate four of the five top slots this year.

The losers are Arizona, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Louisiana, Alaska, Alabama, Hawaii and Tennessee.

How does YOUR state rank?
1. Vermont
2. Connecticut
3. Massachusetts
4. New Jersey
5. Maine
6. Minnesota
7. Virginia
8. Wisconsin
9. Montana
10. New York
11. Pennsylvania
12. Nebraska
13. Kansas
14. Iowa
15. New Hampshire
16. Rhode Island
17. Wyoming
18. South Dakota
19. Maryland
20. North Dakota
21. Missouri
22. North Carolina
23. Colorado
24. Texas
25. Delaware
26. Indiana
27. Michigan
28. Idaho
29. South Carolina
30. Washington
31. Ohio
32. Illinois
33. Utah
34. West Virginia
35. Kentucky
36. Florida
37. Arkansas
38. Oregon
39. Oklahoma
40. Georgia
41. Tennessee
42. Hawaii
43. Alabama
44. Alaska
45. Louisiana
46. California
47. Nevada
48. New Mexico
49. Mississippi
50. Arizona


At least we topped our neighboring states....:thinking:

[99IHSMustang]

Texas is border line dumb :eek:

[mwynn05]

IMO The larger states are at a disadvantage as far as student teacher ratio goes

[WitchyWoman]

Hey SnyderMom look where Colorado and Texas are. No wonder we get along so well, were almost twinkies....
Monkey see - Monkey do

:cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by 99IHSMustang
Texas is border line dumb :eek:


I have heard that one of the biggest problems in Texas is the drop out rate. There is a "formula from hell" on how it is calculated, but anyway, we are failing miserably when it comes to keeping kids in school. :(

[SnyderMom]

Well, I went from 23 to 24...I didn't move much now did I???? lol

[injuredinmelee]

Lookat the ratings of the states that border mexico and has a n influx of illegals that they must educate. That cant be helping us.

[injuredinmelee]

we are damn sure better looking than the other 49.

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
Well, I went from 23 to 24...I didn't move much now did I???? lol

If you go from Texas to Colorado in the summer, SnyderMom, you'll swear you never left.

[SnyderMom]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
If you go from Texas to Colorado in the summer, SnyderMom, you'll swear you never left.

IN all reality...It's a HUGE difference!! There are more Californians in Colorado than coloradoans!!!

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
IN all reality...It's a HUGE difference!! There are more Californians in Colorado than coloradoans!!!


My favorite "little" Colorado town is Pagosa Springs....have you ever been there?

It looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale.:)

[Keith7]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
IN all reality...It's a HUGE difference!! There are more Californians in Colorado than coloradoans!!!

hmm thats weird cuz in California there are more people from the other 49 states then from california..

[SnyderMom]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
My favorite "little" Colorado town is Pagosa Springs....have you ever been there?

It looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale.:)

Yes it's really pretty.....a tourist town definately. I'm from CSU's homeland...and no I'm not a Rams fan. lol

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
My favorite "little" Colorado town is Pagosa Springs....have you ever been there?

It looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale.:)

Pagosa is really pretty, but my favs are up around Creede and Lake City.

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
Yes it's really pretty.....a tourist town definately. I'm from CSU's homeland...and no I'm not a Rams fan. lol
If you are into RVing, Heron Lake RV in Fort Collins is the greatest, a very beautiful place with the mountains surrounding it.

[SnyderMom]

Originally posted by DaHop72
If you are into RVing, Heron Lake RV in Fort Collins is the greatest, a very beautiful place with the mountains surrounding it.

my apartment was not to far from there!~! lol

My apartment I paid 1300/mo for...*puke*

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
my apartment was not to far from there!~! lol

My apartment I paid 1300/mo for...*puke*
Gotta love high cost of living in a college or resort town.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by SnyderMom
My apartment I paid 1300/mo for...*puke*

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Speaking of puking, I have an aunt that lives in Westminster (outside Denver) that I am not very fond of.;) :D

[AggieJohn]

i hear louisiana people are the worst

[3ABirdMan]

Well, if they're so SMART :thinking: , how come 9 out of the top 10 FREEZE THEIR , um, NOSES OFF EVERY WINTER?
1. Vermont - COLD
2. Connecticut - COLD
3. Massachusetts - COLD
4. New Jersey - COLD
5. Maine - COLDER
6. Minnesota - VERY COLD
7. Virginia - IS FOR LOVERS:inlove:
8. Wisconsin - COLD
9. Montana - COLD(EST?)
10. New York - COLD