Percent of 3rd-Grade Math Proficient Students Time Series

Metric scores are not reported for n-sizes under 10. Per OSSE's policy, secondary suppression is applied to all student groups when a complementary group has an n-size under 10 or is top/bottom suppressed to prevent the calculation of suppressed data. For more on statewide assessment results, see how this is measured. Data Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education Why This Matters Math proficiency is crucial for the future success of children. It is highly predictive of high school graduation and college enrollment rates. With an increasing number of jobs requiring digital, programming, and technological skills, math proficiency will continue to be important in years to come. 3rd-grade test scores have been shown to be as accurate as 8th-grade test scores in predicting long-term academic performance. Identifying disparities and intervening at younger ages gives more time to offer additional support and resources. Nationally, fewer Black and Latino students receive proficient scores on statewide tests compared to white and Asian students. Racial disparities in socioeconomic status and resources, neighborhood and school racial segregation, and racial biases in educational spaces contribute to racial gaps in test scores. The District Response The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has awarded additional funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) in math and math High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). DC Public Schools’ Five-year Strategic Plan identifies key actions for supporting math education including cultivating math educators expertise and shifting math-related mindsets to build math joy across school communities. OSSE offers an array of instructional materials, distance learning tools, and educational resources to promote math learning.