NYC promotes nearly 100% of students in grades 3-8 despite 40% of them failing standardized tests
Metro NYC promotes nearly 100% of students in grades 3-8 despite 40% failing standardized tests By David Spector Published July 25, 2026, 9:04 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google New York City public schools held back just 0.4% of students in grades 3 through 8 last year — even as over 40% flunked standardized reading and math tests. Around 3% of students in those grades did not meet the requirements to advance, but most of them moved on anyway, according to the city Department of Education.
- ▪Metro NYC promotes nearly 100% of students in grades 3-8 despite 40% failing standardized tests By David Spector Published July 25, 2026, 9:04 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google New York City public schools held back just 0.4% of students in grades 3 through 8 last year — even as over 40% flunked standardized reading and math tests.
- ▪Around 3% of students in those grades did not meet the requirements to advance, but most of them moved on anyway, according to the city Department of Education.
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