Science test scores have barely budged, with stark gaps among some students groups

Percent of students who met or exceeded science standards in 2024 vs. 2019. If the bar is longer than the line, that student group improved.

Bar chart showing the percent of students who met or exceeded science standard stayed around 30% from 2019 to 2024. The scores are also broken down by group.

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Note: Students in grades 5, 8 and 10-12 take the California Science Test.

Chart: Erica Yee, CalMattersSource: California Dept. of EducationEmbed