Table 6-1. Interpretation of Percentile Scores
2009 Comparative Database Report
Percentile Score | Interpretation |
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10th percentile This score represents the lowest scoring hospitals. | 10% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 90% of the hospitals scored higher. |
25th percentile This score represents lower scoring hospitals. | 25% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 75% of the hospitals scored higher. |
50th percentile (or median) This score represents the middle of the distribution of hospitals. | 50% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 50% of the hospitals scored higher. |
75th percentile This score represents higher scoring hospitals. | 75% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 25% of the hospitals scored higher. |
90th percentile This score represents the highest scoring hospitals. | 90% of the hospitals scored the same or lower. 10% of the hospitals scored higher. |