New York City public schools are experiencing a significant decrease in student proficiency levels, with only 23% of eighth-graders proficient in math and 29% in reading. This poor performance has prompted parents to withdraw their children in search of better educational opportunities, resulting in declining school enrollments. The state has witnessed a 5.9% decrease in students since 2019, with over 80% of districts under capacity. Investigations have shown that school closures have not kept pace, leading to ongoing financial strain and calls for accountability in local school districts.
Just 23% of eighth-graders in New York City are proficient in math, and 29% in reading, reflecting a concerning trend in public education performance.
With such dismal results, it's not surprising that New York public schools are also losing students at some of the fastest rates in the nation.
Data released shows that New York lost 5.9% of its students between 2019 and 2023, a higher rate than most other states.
Over 80% of New York school districts are still below their pre-pandemic enrollment levels, indicating a long-term decline in student numbers.
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