Overview

• District data show 25% of grades 3–8 students reached math proficiency, up roughly 9 points over three years, with third-grade math rising to 34% after a 6-point yearly increase.
• Reading proficiency landed at about 33%, a one-point decline over both one and three years, and third-grade reading remains below levels from a decade ago.
• Regular student attendance improved to 61.4% and regular teacher attendance climbed to 85.7%, continuing multi-year gains since 2021–22.
• Student dropouts fell to 1,680 in 2024–25, down 824 from last year and more than 2,200 from 2021–22, while updated graduation figures are expected next month.
• Leaders attribute progress to a $100 million curriculum overhaul and the Accelerate Philly plan, are expanding high-impact tutoring and coaching to dozens of schools, and are keeping 2030 proficiency targets under annual review.