LAKEPORT, Calif. — The California Department of Education, or CDE, this week released results from the 2024-25 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, which show continued growth among Lake County students in English Language Arts and mathematics. 

The results highlight steady improvement across most local districts and mirror upward trends seen statewide.

Overall, Lake County students made encouraging progress compared to the 2023–24 school year, the Lake County Office of Education reported.

Countywide, 26 percent of students met or exceeded standards in English Language Arts, up from 23.3 percent the previous year, and 15.8 percent met or exceeded standards in mathematics, up from 14.8 percent.

“These results reflect the incredible commitment of our educators, staff, students, and families,” said Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg. “We’re seeing consistent progress, and that tells us our investments in literacy, early learning, and instructional support are working. While we still have much work to do to ensure every student achieves at high levels, the trajectory is encouraging.”

The California Department of Education reported that students statewide also made gains across all tested subjects. Statewide percentages of students meeting or exceeding standards rose to 70.6 percent in English Language Arts, or ELA, and 61.0 percent in mathematics, each showing increases over 2023–24.

This year’s growth for California was +1.8 percentage points in ELA and +1.8 points in math, outpacing last year’s improvement rates. In addition, Hispanic/Latino and socioeconomically disadvantaged students showed higher-than-average gains in each subject area.

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, system, which includes the Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, measures what students know and can do relative to California’s rigorous grade-level standards.

Student performance is grouped into four achievement levels:

• Standard Exceeded (Advanced);
• Standard Met (Proficient);
• Standard Nearly Met;
• Not Met.

The percentage of students meeting or exceeding the standard represents the proportion who are performing at or above grade-level expectations. 

These results are used alongside other indicators — such as classroom grades, report cards, and teacher observations — to provide a full picture of student achievement.

The Lake County Office of Education said it continues to support district partners with early literacy programs, math intervention, and professional development designed to strengthen teaching and learning across all grade levels. 

These efforts are supported by state initiatives such as the Literacy Coach and Reading Specialist Grant, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and targeted Local Control and Accountability Plan funding.

“Lake County’s educators are committed to continuous improvement,” said Falkenberg. “Each year, we use this data to refine instruction, guide investments, and provide the tools teachers and students need to succeed. The progress we’re seeing gives us confidence in the path ahead.”

For more information about California’s 2024–25 test results, visit the Test Results for California’s Assessments website.