Preliminary NYSED Data Show City School District of New Rochelle 3-8 Students Improve in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts
Preliminary results from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) show that third grade through eighth grade City School District of New Rochelle students made impressive gains in scores on the 2025 New York State Testing Program (NYSTP).
The greatest increase was for Science test takers in grade 5 and grade 8, whose proficiency jumped to 42 percent – an 11 percent increase from last year, and just two points behind the state average. Third through eighth grade students’ proficiency in English Language Arts increased six percent over last year, to 52 percent, falling just one point below the state average. And, students’ Mathematics scores increased to 56 percent, up three percent since last year’s testing, and one percentage higher than the statewide average.
While the data are preliminary, they are encouraging. NYSED will complete its final review and verification on September 3.
“While the progress in improving test scores is impressive, it is not surprising,” said CSDNR Superintendent Dr. Corey W. Reynolds. “These results are a testament to our students’ hard work and focus and to our educators’ commitment to excellence. We are excited to see our collective instructional efforts lead to real academic gains, and we will continue to build on this momentum.”
The school district credits the gains in proficiency to a strong focus on instructional alignment across all schools and grades, targeted student support, and an emphasis on equity and access for all learners. Schools will use the NYSED NYSTP data to further refine classroom instruction and student support to achieve even greater success in the years ahead.
The annual assessments are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act and are designed to measure students’ mastery of the New York State learning standards that guide classroom instruction. They are a valuable tool in helping to ensure that students have the support they need to succeed.
With nearly 10,000 students in 10 schools, the City School District of New Rochelle, through an active partnership amongst the community, parents, staff, and students, provides a high-quality and challenging education for every child in a safe, nurturing environment that embraces rich diversity and drives success.