JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools students’ test scores are declining in four key areas tested by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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The assessment tests Grade 4 Reading, Grade 8 Math, Grade 8 Reading, and Grade 4 Math.
These are Duval’s 2024 scores compared to those in 2022:
- Grade 4 Math: 2024 ranked 8th, 2022 ranked 4th
- Grade 8 Math: 2024 ranked 14th, 2022 ranked 7th
- Grade 4 Reading: 2024 ranked 12th, 2022 ranked 5th
- Grade 8 Reading: 2024 ranked 17th, 2022 ranked 4th
A decline in test scores led to a drop in DCPS’s ranking among other participating large urban school districts.
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“The value of these results is that they serve as a lens into student achievement,” Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier said in a news release. “Utilizing the results strategically, we can ensure the work to improve student outcomes for all remains an urgent priority. This information demonstrates there is serious work to be accomplished.”
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