Austin ISD students’ testing is returning to pre-pandemic levels

Austin ISD student testing scores are returning to prepandemic levels and are higher than the state, peer-districts and the nationwide average, according to results from a reading and math assessment given to a sample of fourth and eighth grade students nationwide. The National Assessment of Educational Progress “results are an encouraging sign that Austin ISD has a strong academic foundation and learning is on the rise,” a news release from the school district said. Specifically, it pointed out, “The district scored significantly higher than the state in eighth-grade math and both reading levels. Austin ISD was significantly higher than national public schools in fourth-grade math. The district was significantly higher than the larger cities grouping and all Texas peer districts (Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth) in all grades and levels tested.” However, marginalized and economically disadvantaged students still have lower scores. “The council applauds large city schools for their improvement in academic performance and the progress they are making in turning to pre-pandemic levels thanks to target investments that have addressed setbacks and driven recovery,” said Ray Hart, executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools. For more details on the results, click here for the district’s report.