Monday, October 23, 2006

7th smartest state

Morgan Quitno Press ranks states on various factors.


For "intelligence" they ranked Montana 7th. The ratings are based on 21 elementary and secondary education indicators, ranging from graduation rates and test scores to teacher pay and class size.
2006 smartest state ranking

For the most dangerous/safest state we are the 9th most safe, having improved two positions since 2005. North Dakota is the safest state. 2006 safest states

For 2006 most livable state Montana is in 21st place. 2006 most livable ranking

For 2006 heathiest state we are 27th. 2006 most livable ranking

For the 12 factors that determine the most improved we are 42nd. 2006 most improved ranking

If we are so smart, why aren't we heathier and improving?

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