What you need to know:
- The latest statewide assessment data from Alaska shows that the majority of students are not proficient in core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science. The 2023-2024 results are similar to the 2022-2023 results, even after Alaska lowered its assessment standards in January.
- Around 32% of students were proficient or advanced in English language arts and mathematics, while nearly 37% were proficient or better in science.
- State officials say the standards remain in the top third nationally. The AK STAR assessment evaluates students from grades 3 to 10 in English language arts, mathematics, and science, categorizing their performance into four levels: advanced, proficient, approaching proficient and needs support.
By Claire Stemple, Alaska Beacon
Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development released statewide assessment data on Friday that shows most students are not proficient in core subjects.
The scores are similar to last year’s results overall, even though the state lowered its standards for the assessment in January. Education Commissioner Deena Bishop said then that Alaska’s standards are still in the top third in the nation.