NYC's public schools have reported slight increases in reading scores, with 41.6% of K-5 students scoring above the national median, a 2.5 percentage point rise from spring 2024. Experts suggest these findings from the screeners should be treated with caution. The rise is attributed to the NYC Reads initiative, which requires all elementary schools to adopt one of three approved reading curriculums. Math scores also increased, with 38.4% of students scoring above the national median, linked to the NYC Solves math curriculum, although it does not include elementary students.
Experts caution that while the reported increases in reading scores are notable, the short assessments should be interpreted carefully, as they may not fully capture overall literacy improvements.
City officials reported that 41.6% of K-5 students scored above the national median in reading, marking a 2.5 percentage point increase since spring of 2024.
First Deputy Chancellor Dan Weisberg emphasized the importance of the data, calling it "really, really promising news," indicating that progress is being made with the NYC Reads initiative.
The NYC Reads initiative mandates the use of one of three approved reading curriculums in elementary schools, aligning with the principles of the science of reading.
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