California releases student data showing small gains and rising absenteeism
The state Department of Education published test scores, graduation and dropout figures, and chronic absenteeism rates. Results in Sacramento-area districts still trail pre-pandemic levels.
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What happened
The California Department of Education released a range of student data, including math and English scores, graduation and dropout figures, and chronic absenteeism numbers. The figures show small gains, while absenteeism in San Francisco is rising. Sacramento-area districts' English and math results remain below pre-pandemic levels, despite some recent gains.
Why it matters
The data shows that student recovery remains incomplete in some areas. Rising absenteeism in San Francisco is a concern highlighted by the figures.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 4:35 PM ET: The California Department of Education released student data, including test scores, graduation and dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism.
- Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET: A parents' guide to the 2026 California School Dashboard was published to explain district and school performance measures.
- Oct 17, 9:15 AM ET: Sacramento-area test results were reported as still below pre-pandemic levels in the largest districts.
Coverage
- Sacramento student test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels. See how much (Sacramento Bee)
- A parents’ guide to understanding the 2026 California School Dashboard (edsource.org)
- New education data shows small gains, but San Francisco absenteeism is rising (kalw.org)
- California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it’s not enough (mercurynews.com)
- School test scores up, but just a little, as progress slows in K-12 classes (CalMatters)
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