By love-89.com On August 20, preliminary data on New York State test scores for the 2023-2024 academic year was released, providing an early look for parents and students ahead of the final evaluation report from the State Education Department, which is anticipated before November.
The data reveals that the passing rates for students in traditional public and charter schools in grades three to eight stand at 46% for English Language Arts (ELA) and 52% for mathematics. Interestingly, while the math scores remained steady compared to last year, the passing rate for reading actually decreased from 48% to 46%. Furthermore, in science assessments for fifth and eighth graders, the average passing rate was recorded at 35%.
There are notable discrepancies in passing rates across different grades. Eighth graders achieved the highest passing rate for the reading exam at 52%, while third graders recorded the lowest at 43%. In mathematics, there’s a significant 17-point difference: fourth graders passed at a rate of 58%, whereas eighth graders only managed a 41% passing rate.
Judy Yang, co-founder of PLACE NYC and a public school parent, voiced her concerns regarding the stagnation of passing rates around the 50% mark in recent years. “If the overall passing rate were 80%, we’d know that most schools are doing well. But with the current rate being only half, it indicates that many schools are not fulfilling their responsibilities,” she remarked. Yang speculated that the recent influx of new immigrants, many of whom are English Language Learners, might have influenced reading results. She also referenced the potential impact of the newly implemented reading program, “NYC Reads,” but stressed that a more comprehensive analysis is essential before reaching any conclusions.
The State Education Department has distributed preliminary data on reading and math assessments for grades three to eight, as well as science assessments for fifth and eighth grades, to schools and districts. This allows schools to relay results to parents and aids in shaping teaching strategies and personalized learning plans for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. It’s important to note that these statistics may be subject to change following the review and verification process.