Source: KSBW 8
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Student test scores for the 2024-25 school year show significant continued progress made by K-12 students in literacy, according to the governor's office.
California’s 2025 assessment results show broad gains: the share of students meeting grade-level expectations rose to 70.6% in English language arts (ELA), 61% in mathematics, and 86% in science, while the share scoring at the “minimal” level fell to 29.4% in ELA, 39% in math, and 14% in science.
Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students posted higher-than-average improvements across all three subjects, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students also recorded modest gains.
In addition, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1454, authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), into law. The new law establishes new guidelines for teachers, and he credited investments such as community schools, universal meals, and literacy coaches for the improvement.
“Strong reading skills are the foundation for every student’s success. This new law demonstrates a landmark commitment to advancing California’s reading and literacy rates,” Rivas said. “It is a critical step forward and will improve literacy outcomes for all of our students.”
In addition to literacy, gains could also be seen in scores for sciences and math.