Fewer people score low, more score high

What the data shows

• In 2021, 15.8% of people scored low (below 65) and 11.6% scored high (above 85).
• In 2026 so far (through September), 13.4% score low and 13.2% score high.
• The cutoffs are fixed at the same points every year, so the movement is real. 2026 is a partial year.

What it means

Scores are drifting upward slowly, with the biggest change at the low end of the range.