Wisconsin test scores show less than half of students reading at grade level

The useful part

(The Center Square) – Even with a new scoring schedule and improvement in some grades, less than half of students in Wisconsin schools are reading and doing math at grade level. "Wisconsin students continue to make steady progress, and we should be proud of that progress," State Superintendent Jill Underly said. "At the same time, we know too many students are still not where they need to be.

How it works

• We have more work to do as a state to give our students the support they need and give educators the tools and resources they need to help them succeed.
• Our test scores stagnate, Wisconsin's leaders promise to do better, and we meet back here the same time next year," Klabon said.
• "Wisconsin's children deserve the best education in the world, and it is time we start providing it." While sub-50% proficiency rates are bad, Klabon said the scores for minority and low-income students in...
• There were some slight improvements in middle school reading scores.
• The scores also showed the proficiency in math fell by.9%.

What to take from it

Every student deserves the opportunity to become a strong reader, a skilled mathematician, and a successful learner. We owe it to every student and every educator to keep moving it forward." But Quinton Klabon with the Institute for Reforming Government said Wisconsin students are not making the kind of progress they need.

Details worth keeping

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