Quality of Life in Tempe
3.07 3rd Grade Reading Level Proficiency
Key Observations:
- Recent Improvement: The passing rate in 2021-2022 (56%) shows a significant recovery and improvement after a drop to 38% in the 2020-2021 period, which was likely affected by the pandemic's impact on education.
- Pandemic Effect: The steep decline in 2020-2021 (38%) could reflect the challenges faced by students during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as remote learning and disruptions in schooling.
- Stability Before the Pandemic: Before the pandemic, the passing rates hovered around 42-45%, showing relative stability without much fluctuation from 2015 to 2019.
- Long-term Trend: While the 2021-2022 rates are the highest in the given period, sustained efforts may be necessary to ensure continued improvement toward reaching higher levels of literacy;
- The overall performance has shown mixed results, with a significant increase in the lowest-performing students (Level 1), but also a positive trend in higher achievement (Level 4). The data reflects challenges in leveling up the general student population while also highlighting some progress among the top-performing students.