BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Agney of Education has released preliminary results from standardized testing completed by students this spring.
It’s the second batch of results from the new Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program and officials say the results remained “steady” from the previous year, with the highest in English language arts (45-58%), followed by science (41-46%), and then math (30-47%).
Officials say the results continue to show significant gaps between students from historically marginalized backgrounds and their peers.
“Through the Agency’s Listen and Learn Tour, we’ve heard the call for earlier reporting of state assessment results,” Interim Education Secretary Zoie Saunders said in a statement. “The Agency is committed to accelerating this process to ensure schools and School Boards have the data they need to support timely decision-making. At the same time, we will continue focusing on improving student outcomes in reading, math, and science. Our educators are dedicated to promoting academic achievement, and the Agency remains an active partner. We recognize that our work isn’t done until we ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.”
The final results will be made available in the winter.