Colorado 2024 CMAS Results Show Academic Gains and Persistent Gaps

Younger students surpass pre-pandemic math scores while literacy and high school math reveal ongoing challenges.

Elementary students' math scores exceed 2019 levels, but older students still lag behind.
High school math scores drop significantly, partly due to a new digital PSAT/SAT format.
Literacy scores show improvement, though many students haven't reached pre-pandemic levels.
Achievement gaps widen, especially for multilingual and special needs students.
State initiatives using COVID relief funds aim to bolster math learning and support struggling groups.