Colorado Students Show Modest Gains in Statewide Test Scores

Statewide CMAS results reveal incremental improvements but highlight ongoing challenges in recovering from pandemic-era learning loss.

Math and English scores have improved slightly but remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Denver Public Schools saw minimal gains with 31.2% meeting math expectations and 40.7% in English.
Participation rates are recovering but still trail 2019 levels, with 88.3% of students taking the test.
Significant performance gaps persist for English language learners and economically disadvantaged students.
Some districts, like Weld Re-8, showed notable improvements in language arts performance.