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Washington student assessment scores in English, math and science have slightly increased but remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Officials caution that test scores are just one measure and do not capture the full picture of student achievement.

Demographics, such as family income levels and student attendance, are cited as significant factors influencing test results.

When the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction released 2025 state assessment scores in September, OSPI chief Chris Reykdal expressed both optimism and caution when citing the gains made by students across the state in the areas of in English language arts (ELA), math and science.

“Washington students continue to perform on par with or better than their peers across the nation,” Reykdal said.

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