More than 900 New York City public schools do not have a majority of students passing state reading and math tests, according to a recent report. This means over 400,000 of New York City’s public school children are enrolled in institutions where fewer than half of the students passed math, reading, or both on state exams.
Education Crisis
Despite New York City’s international reputation as an economic power and cultural influencer, the city’s public school system has struggled for decades to deliver results that at best are mediocre. The Success Academy report found that 906 schools, representing nearly half of all public schools across the five boroughs, saw fewer than half of their students pass state math or reading exams last year.
The city spent approximately $40 billion on public education for the 2024 fiscal year, which translates to a nation-leading $36,293 per pupil in the district — roughly double the national average. Critics point to the city’s massive educational budget relative to its performance.
The report sharply criticized city officials’ allocation of those resources, stating that the city is now committed to billions more to fund a class-size mandate that the evidence does not support, while propping up hundreds of vacant schools that drain resources at a premium rate with no return.
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