SEATTLE (AP) — Fewer Washington schools are failing to help students make adequate yearly progress. But statewide test results show many students continue to struggle to meet state learning goals in reading, writing, math and science.
Results released Tuesday show fewer fifth graders passed the tests last year. Tenth graders also showed a drop in passage rates in every subject except science. Both seventh and eighth graders, however, posted improved pass rates in all subjects.
State schools Superintendent Randy Dorn notes that some of the results are mixed because Washington recently introduced new math standards. He also says state budget cuts eliminated some after school and summer programs so some kids are not getting the help they need to meet state learning requirements.
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