At the beginning of the school year, Middle Vale High School gives a standardized test to all 9th graders. Middle Vale is a notoriously competitive school and they seek to prepare students for the rigors of standardized tests. David Hernandez, a 9th grade student scores in the 60th percentile on the test. Which of the following does this fact indicate?
A)David got 60% of the questions correct
B)David knows 60% more than other students
C)David did as well or better than 60% of other 9th graders
D)David did worse than 60% of other 9th graders

Question

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David did as well or better than 60% of other 9th graders. Percentile scores are a relative performance indicator that ranks a student's ability. A percentile score of 60% places the student at a level of being as proficient as 60% of his test-taking peers.

At the Beginning of the School Year, Middle Vale High