NYC Reading Scores Decline Sharply on State Tests

New York City public school students experienced significant drops in reading proficiency on 2025-2026 state assessments, with third grade scores falling 14 percentage points and grades 3-8 declining 6 points overall, while math scores remained relatively stable. The declines come as the city implements a major literacy instruction overhaul.

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