New York City Public School elementary students showed notable improvements in reading and math scores during the 2024-25 school year. The percentage of students scoring above the national median in reading rose from 39.1% to 41.6%, while math scores increased from 35.2% to 38.4%. Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos announced plans to expand the NYC Reads and NYC Solves programs to additional schools, aiming to address low literacy rates among students. A report indicated that systemic issues in teaching practices contribute to the literacy crisis.
In the 2024-25 school year, New York City Public School elementary students demonstrated improved academic performance, with a notable rise in reading and math scores. The percentage of students scoring above the national median in reading increased from 39.1% in 2024 to 41.6% in 2025, indicating significant growth. Similarly, math scores saw an increase from 35.2% to 38.4%. These numbers reflect a focused effort to enhance educational outcomes for students across the city.
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos stated that these improvements reflect accelerated growth in performance, signaling their commitment to ensuring every student has access to quality education. They expressed their determination to continue this critical work into the next school year.
The report also noted the expansion of the NYC Reads and NYC Solves programs, which will be implemented in 186 additional schools, benefiting over 490,000 students starting in the 2025-26 school year. These initiatives aim to combat the early literacy crisis faced by public school students in New York.
The EdTrust-New York report highlighted that public schools were struggling with low literacy rates and widespread use of non-evidence-based practices in teaching reading. This crisis among early learners requires immediate actions to improve educational strategies across the state.
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