DURHAM -- Grades 3 and 6 students in the Durham public and Catholic school boards have officially been graded in reading, writing and math, and parents can see how their children's school stacks up against others across the province.
The results of the latest tests by the Education Quality and Accountability Office were released Sept. 18. The Grade 9 results will be released next week.
In the Durham Catholic District School Board, 70 per cent of Grade 3 students met or surpassed the provincial standard when it comes to reading; 77 per cent met or surpassed it in writing; and 66 per cent met or surpassed it in math.
The reading number is the same as last year, the writing number has dropped by four per cent, and the math number has dropped by five per cent.
Our staff is highly motivated, open to new initiatives and willing to take risks to improve student learning. Stephen Smith, principal, St. Joseph Catholic School, Bowmanville
For Grade 3 students in the Durham District School Board, the percentage has increased from last year by two per cent to 68 per cent in reading; the writing number has increased from 75 per cent to 77 per cent; but the average in math has dropped from 70 per cent to 68.
For Grade 3 students, the provincial standard is: 68 per cent in reading, 77 per cent in writing and 67 per cent in math.
For Grade 6 Catholic students, the number of students meeting or surpassing the provincial average has increased from 78 to 80 per cent in reading, from 78 to 80 per cent in writing, but it dropped from 61 per cent to 59 per cent in math.
In the public board, 78 per cent of students -- up from 76 per cent last year -- have met or surpassed the provincial standard in reading. In writing, 76 per cent of students met or surpassed the average -- up from 74 per cent last year -- and in math, the number has stayed the same at 55 per cent.
The provincial averages for Grade 6 students are: 77 per cent in reading, 76 per cent in writing and 57 per cent in math.
As for the schools that continue to struggle, a number of factors will play into the students' success, such as being well-rested and ready to learn, said Durham public board superintendent Luigia Ayotte.
"We know that our schools are all different," she said. "We know some schools face fairly significant challenges. That's not to say they can't learn -- they can, we know that. What we need to do is put additional resources into place."
Ms. Ayotte said the board has implemented math strategies that should pay off in the future.
"But as you know it takes time, so this year we're hoping to see some very significant changes."
Durham Catholic board superintendent Gerry O'Reilly said the EQAO results are one of many pieces used for both board and school improvement plans.
"It's a snapshot of how our students are doing at a particular time," he said.
Bowmanville's St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, in the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, is one of 14 schools being profiled in the EQAO's Provincial Elementary School Report for its committed efforts and success improving student achievement.
"Our staff is highly motivated, open to new initiatives and willing to take risks to improve student learning. The evidence from EQAO data informs our decision making," said principal Stephen Smith in a press release.
Overall, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board continued to maintain improvements but officials noted there is room for improvement with math.
"As is the case with the rest of the province, our students continue to need mathematics support. We know there are no magic solutions to address this issue. Our staff members continue to work hard, research, collaborate and test the best ways to help our children with mathematics learning," said W.R. Hicks, director of education with the Kawartha board.
Numbers for the board show there has been no change in Grade 3 reading and writing but a three-per cent decline in Grade 3 math. There were slight improvements in Grade 6 writing, reading and math.
To see all school rankings, visit eqao.com.
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