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Elementary Scores Rise, High School Declines Amid Challenges

12/5/2025

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) data for 2024/2025 show improved English and math performance in elementary and middle grades, while high school Regents scores declined.
About 12% of eligible students opted out, with higher refusals among students with disabilities.
Proficiency for grades 3-8 was 53% English and 57% math.
The report notes 60% of public school students are economically disadvantaged, with 155,242 homeless, and calls for better teacher training.

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Story summary

New York State Education Department (NYSED) data for 2024/2025 show improved English and math performance in elementary and middle grades, while high school Regents scores declined.
About 12% of eligible students opted out, with higher refusals among students with disabilities.
Proficiency for grades 3-8 was 53% English and 57% math.
The report notes 60% of public school students are economically disadvantaged, with 155,242 homeless, and calls for better teacher training.