Enter the total number of test takers and the rank in the distribution of scores into the calculator to determine the SAT percentile. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Sat Percentile Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the SAT percentile.
SP = (N - R / N) * 100
Variables:
- SP is the SAT percentile (%)
- N is the total number of test takers
- R is the rank in the distribution of scores
To calculate the SAT percentile, subtract the rank in the distribution of scores from the total number of test takers. Then, divide the result by the total number of test takers. Multiply the quotient by 100 to get the SAT percentile.
What is a Sat Percentile?
A SAT percentile is a measure used to compare a student’s SAT score with the scores of other students who took the same test. It indicates the percentage of students whose scores were lower than the student’s score. For example, if a student is in the 90th percentile, it means that they scored higher than 90% of the students who took the same test. It provides a context to understand the student’s performance relative to their peers.
How to Calculate Sat Percentile?
The following steps outline how to calculate the SAT Percentile using the given formula:
- First, determine the total number of test takers (N).
- Next, determine the rank in the distribution of scores (R).
- Next, use the formula: SP = (N – R / N) * 100.
- Finally, calculate the SAT Percentile (SP).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge:
Total number of test takers (N) = 500
Rank in the distribution of scores (R) = 250
