New York State test results 2026 for public schools released

New York City Public Schools released 2026 state test results on August 7, revealing that citywide reading proficiency fell to 50.3%. Brooklyn outperformed the city average with 53.4% in reading and 61.8% in math. Education officials and experts are urging caution regarding the reading decline, citing potential data volatility following scoring changes made to the previous year's exams.

In District 13, which includes Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, overall reading proficiency was 57% and math was 59%. P.S. 11 in Clinton Hill led the borough with 96% in reading and 98% in math. P.S. 8 in Brooklyn Heights reported strong results despite slight declines, with 86% proficiency in reading and 88% in math. Individual student results are scheduled to reach families on Monday.

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