Decreasing
What does this measure?
The percent of students tested who met or exceeded the state standard on the NYS Grade 8 Math exam or students who took and passed a Regents math test instead of the NYS Grade 8 exam. Student performance is scored from level 1 to 4. The state standard is met by scoring at level 3 or 4 and is considered passing.
Why is this important?
The middle school math examination serves as a checkpoint for high school preparation. Performance on this exam can help predict high school success in math.
How is our region performing?
In 2018, 45% of eighth-graders in our region passed (met or exceeded state standards) either the Grade 8 math exam or the Regents math test they took in its place, below the statewide rate of 48%. Ontario County had the highest passing rate among the counties (55%). Seneca had the lowest passing rate at 8%. Monroe County's rate was 48%, higher than the surrounding counties in the region at 42%.
In the Rochester City school district, only 14% of students passed, the lowest pass rate in the region, but an increase of 3 points from 2015. In comparison, Rochester charter school students had a pass rate of 50%. About 24% of all 8th graders in Rochester public schools who took these exams in 2018 attended charter schools. Of the cities in our region, Canandaigua had the highest pass rate (54%), though this represents a decline of 1 point from 2015.
We note that a substantial number of students did not take state exams in 2018 due to parent concerns about testing in schools. In our region in 2018, 19% of 3rd-8th graders in the region opted not to take the NYS Math exam. In 2018, Greece Central School District had the highest opt-out rate in Monroe County, at 38%, while the Rochester City School District had the lowest rate at 6%. The large percentage of students not taking the exam may have a significant effect on overall achievement levels and should therefore give caution to interpreting these results.
Notes about the data
Data for this indicator are not available prior to 2015. New data for this indicator are expected to be released in the second quarter.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYS | 41% | 44% | 28% | 48% |
| Genesee | 37% | 36% | 28% | 36% |
| Batavia School District | 26% | 33% | 34% | 31% |
| Livingston | 48% | 45% | 20% | 40% |
| Monroe | 47% | 48% | 41% | 48% |
| Region | 46% | 46% | 38% | 45% |
| Surrounding Counties | 43% | 41% | 31% | 42% |
| Rochester Charter Schools | 29% | 34% | 42% | 50% |
| Canandaigua School District | 55% | 49% | 31% | 54% |
| Ontario | 53% | 47% | 40% | 55% |
| Orleans | 33% | 33% | 27% | 40% |
| Seneca | 37% | 43% | 39% | 8% |
| Wayne | 36% | |||
| Geneva School District | 30% | 34% | 37% | 26% |
| Wyoming | 37% | 39% | 22% | 48% |
| Yates | 31% | 31% | 21% | 36% |
| NYS (excluding NYC) | 48% | 51% | 39% | 51% |
| Rochester School District | 11% | 12% | 16% | 14% |
Notes: Data shows students passing at level 3 or higher. Data is not reported for groups of less than 6 students.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYS | 62,368 | 65,347 | 41,365 | 72,330 |
| Genesee | 169 | 178 | 122 | 164 |
| Batavia School District | 29 | 50 | 41 | 47 |
| Livingston | 181 | 185 | 71 | 156 |
| Monroe | 2,476 | 2,548 | 2,168 | 2,578 |
| Region | 3,555 | 3,552 | 2,954 | 3,906 |
| Surrounding Counties | 1,079 | 1,004 | 786 | 1,328 |
| Rochester Charter Schools | 78 | 110 | 142 | 201 |
| Canandaigua School District | 93 | 87 | 57 | 106 |
| Ontario | 438 | 337 | 348 | 446 |
| Orleans | 93 | 102 | 89 | 143 |
| Seneca | 66 | 73 | 72 | 10 |
| Wayne | 251 | |||
| Geneva School District | 32 | 36 | 37 | 25 |
| Wyoming | 96 | 95 | 62 | 118 |
| Yates | 36 | 34 | 22 | 40 |
| NYS (excluding NYC) | 39,329 | 39,230 | 30,704 | 40,137 |
| Rochester School District | 143 | 167 | 216 | 200 |
Notes: Data shows students passing at level 3 or higher. Data is not reported for groups of less than 6 students.
Worse than NYS by 10% or more
Up to 10% worse than NYS
Equal to or better than NYS| INDICATORS - Grouped by Topic | REGIONAL VALUE | YEAR | NYS COMPARISON | TREND | REGION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Participation | 45% | 2018 |
2
|
1
Increasing
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| School Spending Per Student | $22,703 | 2018 |
1
|
1
Increasing
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| Instructional Spending Per Student | $16,363 | 2018 |
1
|
1
Increasing
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| Students Receiving Special Education Services | 9% | 2018 |
3
|
1
Increasing
|
| Grade 3 English | 44% | 2019 |
2
|
1
Increasing
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| Grade 3 English by Student Subgroup | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 3 English by Race/Ethnicity | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 3 Math | 49% | 2019 |
2
|
1
Increasing
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| Grade 3 Math by Student Subgroup | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 3 Math by Race/Ethnicity | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 8 English | 39% | 2019 |
2
|
1
Increasing
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| Grade 8 English by Student Subgroup | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 8 English by Race/Ethnicity | 2019 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Grade 8 Math | 45% | 2018 |
2
|
-1
Decreasing
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| Regents Algebra 1 | 73% | 2018 |
3
|
1
Increasing
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| Regents English | 78% | 2018 |
2
|
1
Increasing
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| Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate | 85% | 2018 |
3
|
1
Increasing
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| Cohort Graduation Rate, Beyond Four Years | 87% | 2018 |
3
|
1
Increasing
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| Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity | 2018 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Education Levels of Adults | 2013-17 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* | |
| Education Levels of Adults by Race/Ethnicity | 2013-17 | 0 | 10 Not Applicable* |
Worse than NYS by 10% or more Up to 10% worse than NYS Equal to or better than NYS
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