Oklahoma: Only 27% of students proficient/advanced level on reading, math, science tests
OKLAHOMA CITY — Evaluations of Oklahoma’s public education system found low rates of academic achievement in reading, math and science but promise in other areas. . . .
The report cards graded 1,750 public schools, along with the state as a whole, on an A-F scale based on test scores, academic growth, rates of absenteeism and high school graduation, student exposure to college and career opportunities, and progress of students learning English as their non-native language.
Only 27% of students scored at a proficient or advanced level on reading, math and science tests, the report cards show. As a result, the statewide grade for academic achievement is a D, the same as the previous year.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, which calculates the report cards each year, said it expects to see gains in the future because of recent investments in reading instruction and literacy coaches. The newly enacted Strong Readers Act will require children to repeat third grade if they struggle to pass state reading tests, starting in the 2027-28 school year. . . .
Statewide, Oklahoma’s public school system received a C for academic growth. . . .
The Oklahoma Legislature passed a law last year to remove chronic absenteeism as a factor that counts against a school’s report card grade, acknowledging student attendance is often outside of the school’s control. Instead, it will be an opportunity for bonus points.
The Education Department is still waiting for final federal approval to make that change, it said, which is why chronic absenteeism counted against report card grades this year.
“Regular school attendance is a critical foundation for student success, and this is an area where our schools need community and family support,” the agency stated.
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