The percentage of 8th graders reaching all the standards in Math was low in 2000 and 2001.
These are the students who had serious academic problems in high-need districts. Note that many students in subsequent years improved significantly. But much remains to be done.
| New York City | Large City | Urban-Suburban | Rural | Average | Low | Total Public | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.3% | 16.5% | 29.5% | 40.9% | 51.1% | 67.4% | 40.3% |
| 2001 | 22.8% | 14.3% | 29.2% | 39.2% | 49.2% | 68.0% | 39.4% |
| 2002 | 29.8% | 19.6% | 36.8% | 47.8% | 59.0% | 77.9% | 47.7% |
| 2003 | 34.4% | 23.7% | 41.6% | 50.8% | 62.7% | 79.5% | 51.0% |
| 2004 | 42.4% | 28.7% | 46.9% | 58.5% | 69.1% | 82.6% | 57.7% |
| 2005 | 40.8% | 25.2% | 43.8% | 54.1% | 66.7% | 82.3% | 55.5% |
Percentage of Students Scoring at Levels 3 and 4