The Grand Erie District School Board is reporting its strongest set of provincial assessment gains in several years, with EQAO math scores for Grades 3, 6 and 9 rising for the third consecutive year.
Improvements were also recorded in reading, writing and Grade 10 literacy, marking what the board describes as a continued “upward trajectory” in student achievement.
Newly released 2024-25 results show notable year-over-year increases.
Grade 3 math climbed to 60 per cent of students meeting or exceeding the provincial standard, up from 52 per cent last year.
Grade 6 math rose to 45 per cent from 41 per cent, while Grade 9 math improved to 50 per cent from 41 per cent.
At the secondary level, the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) applied stream rose four percentage points to 60 per cent, and the academic stream remained stable at 90 per cent.
Director of Education Dr. JoAnna Roberto said the results reflect sustained work across classrooms and departments.
“These positive outcomes demonstrate that every student can learn and reach their potential,” Roberto said.
“The most significant contributors to this success are our educators, whose passion continues to shape environments where students learn, lead and inspire.”
Three-year trend data released by the board shows cumulative growth of 10 per cent in Grade 3 math, 8 per cent in Grade 6, and 11 per cent in Grade 9 since 2021-22.
Over the same period, OSSLT applied results rose five points, while academic-level performance has held at 90 per cent.
Board Chair Brian Doyle said the continued improvement reflects system-wide collaboration.
“The results show continued growth in Grand Erie’s journey of excellence in motion,” Doyle said.
“Educators, administrators, support staff and leadership teams are to be commended for their commitment to student achievement in classrooms across Grand Erie.”
The 2024–25 results show Grand Erie performing below provincial averages in most areas but making steady gains year over year.
In Grade 3, 70 per cent of students met the provincial standard in reading, 58 per cent in writing, and 60 per cent in math, compared with provincial results of 74, 65 and 64 per cent.
Grade 6 students reached 79 per cent in reading, 77 per cent in writing, and 45 per cent in math; provincial rates were 86, 85 and 51 per cent.
At the secondary level, 50 per cent of Grade 9 students met the standard in math, compared with 58 per cent across Ontario.
On the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, Grand Erie posted an overall success rate of 74 per cent.
Applied-level performance reached 60 per cent, matching the provincial result, while academic-level success remained at 90 per cent, just below the 91 per cent provincial rate.
Roberto noted that the board will continue to focus on early literacy, math development and graduation pathways, priorities outlined in Grand Erie’s 2025-26 Annual Learning and Operating Plan.
