Virginia students make gains in reading, math as schools push toward pre-pandemic levels

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 632

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Virginia students continued to make progress in reading and math last school year, posting gains that moved them closer to pre-pandemic performance levels, the Virginia Department of Education announced Tuesday.

Across the commonwealth, students’ proficiency in math and reading increased by 0.4% from the prior school year. Over the past five years, proficiency rates rose 5% in reading and 19% in math.

“Behind the numbers are the dedicated efforts of thousands of students, educators, …

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