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State Board reviews 2025 assessment results showing mixed gains, persistent gaps
Summary
The State Board of Education reviewed spring 2025 assessment results showing statewide increases in ELA, math and science proficiency in several grades, substantial gains in science, but persistent achievement gaps across racial and economic groups; officials outlined federal and state grants and next steps for targeted supports.
Commissioner Damer opened the presentation to the State Board of Education by saying, “Today, I'm pleased to share the results from the spring 2025 statewide assessments.” Department education staff then walked board members through results, demographic breakdowns and planned interventions.
The department reported overall upward trends in English language arts and mathematics since 2022 and said science performance in 2025 has recovered to — and in some measures exceeded — pre-pandemic levels. Department staff noted changes in math participation rules that affect year-to-year comparisons and cautioned that some grade-level results reflect different tested populations.
“Statewide assessments are not the sole measure of success, but they are a valuable data point in our broader…
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