WABC- New York City is touting the highest scores in more than a decade.
New York’s State test results show 57 percent of students in grades 3 through 8 were considered proficient in math last year. That jumped 3.5 points from the previous year. About 56 percent of students were also proficient in reading.
New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says English proficiency increased more than 7 points from the year before. She also points out that the city’s scores are higher than the state average. “7.2 percentage points and 3.5 was definitely it was something to celebrate,” Aviles-Ramos said.
The results come after Mayor Eric Adams, who is seeking reelection, overhauled the way city children are taught reading.
“These academic gains in English Language Arts and math are a testament to what’s possible when we invest in our young people and believe in their potential, and we are proud of our students, teachers, and the entire school community,” Adams said.
There is still a big disparity across all demographics.
75 percent of Asian-American students were proficient in reading.
