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The longer children attend Adventist schools, the higher their average achievement.

CognitiveGenesis is a 4-year study following 30,000 students, grades 3-9 and 11, enrolled in Adventist schools across North America.

This groundbreaking and rigorous research, conducted by La Sierra University, is validating what parents, teachers, and students involved in Adventist education have known for years—that, on average, Adventist school students perform better.

Not only do students score a half-grade-level higher in all subjects on average, but the more years they attend an Adventist school, the more their average achievement jumps up to the 73rd percentile.

See the highlights of a 4-year study that debunks 6 myths about Adventist education.  It follows 30,000 students, grades 3-9 and 11, enrolled in Adventist schools across North America.

“Student achievement is above average and above prediction based on ability for students who attend Seventh-day Adventist schools in North America.” CognitiveGenesis Report, Year Two

Not only do students who attend Adventist schools achieve half a grade level higher in all subjects than predicted based on their ability scores, but they also gain the benefits of Adventist education shown by other research. Among other things, these include strong spiritual lives and healthy lifestyle choices.