Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools See Better Math and Reading Scores After Pandemic

Students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have shown marked gains in math and reading as schools work to fix pandemic-related setbacks. Full data for the 2024-2025 year will be released this September.

"We are definitely making gains. We are quickly accelerating the rate of our students to make sure that they're successful," said Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight, according to WBTV.

Spring testing points to improvements across all groups. Math scores jumped. Reading skills got better. "We are seeing closure in gaps in math and reading with all of our groups of students," Balknight said.

State education officials will review the latest results first. Then the public gets to see how well kids have caught up since COVID-19 disrupted normal classes. Short tests show promise. Long-term tracking confirms steady progress.

When school starts, extra help awaits those who need it. Staff stand ready with targeted support. Balknight wants parents involved: attending open houses builds vital school-home connections.

"Certainly come to our open house, connect with your teacher, find out how you can support your students, and then encourage your students to be their very best selves every day because we're gonna come every day to school like it's the first day," she said.

The September report will spell out just how much ground students have gained. Three years after returning to classrooms, the numbers tell a story of steady recovery. Teachers push forward. Kids work hard. Progress continues.