For example, about 32 to 35 percent of fifth - graders statewide were considered proficient on state exams in reading and math in 2016. (chicagotribune.com)
Because the bar for passing state exams was relatively low in the past, very few students were prevented from graduating. (baltimoresun.com)
And the school still struggles with performance on standardized tests; only a third of students showed proficiency on state exams in 2014, compared with 45 percent statewide. (hechingerreport.org)