NEW YORK—Mayor Bloomberg rang a triumphant bell for the area's schools as he announced on a significant increase in scores in math and English Language Arts.
Scores released on Monday showed significant gains for students of all grade levels. Reports show a nine percent gain in math scores from last year, and a seven percent gain in reading scores. The city's gains in both categories in all grade levels outpaced those made by the rest of the state, said the report released by the mayor's office.
At P.S. 175 in Harlem, Bloomberg praised the city's education sector and complimented the work of schoolteachers and administrators.
"Teachers, principals, parents, and students all have been working hard in our City, and they all deserve congratulations for the results," said Bloomberg. "New Yorkers should be very proud of what our schools are achieving,"
Students in grades three to eight saw a 9.2 percent rise in math scores since last year from 65.1 percent to 74.3 percent and an increase of 6.8 percent in English Language Arts, a rise from 50.8 percent to 57.6 percent.
"Today is a great day for public education in this city because these results reflect the extraordinary work and dedication of our school communities," said Ernest Logan, president of the Council of School Supervisors and Administration.
"Teachers, principals, parents, and students all have been working hard in our City, and they all deserve congratulations for the results," said Mayor Bloomberg. "Our students have made great progress in math and reading, building on the gains of recent years."
A statement released by the mayor's office also announced improvement in scores by African-American and Latino students. The office claims the percent of gains made surpassed those by White and Asian students since last year.
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