SOL Pass Rates Improve For Most Subjects At Loudoun Public Schools

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Loudoun County Public Schools students continue to see pass rates improve and outpace the state average on the 2024-2025 Standards of Learning tests.

The Standards of Learning tests, Virginia's standardized test to check if students are meeting the state's academic standards in core subjects, were conducted in the spring. Students in grades 3 to 8 take annual SOL tests in reading, mathematics and science, and high school students in grades 9 to 12 take end-of-course SOL tests in specific courses. In the latest round of tests, LCPS students' pass rates have either increased or held steady in all five subjects.

"We are seeing the results of our collective focus on belonging, high-quality instruction, and targeted supports for students," said Superintendent Aaron Spence in a statement. "These gains show what is possible when we stay committed to meeting the needs of every learner. I am grateful to our teachers, staff, and leaders for their dedication, and to our families and community partners for working alongside us."

The largest increase was in science, as the pass rate jumped from 75 to 80 percent among all students. In mathematics, the pass rate increased from 79 to 82 percent.

In English reading, the pass rate for all students was 82 percent, up 1 percent from the previous year. The history and social sciences pass rate increased from 82 to 86 percent, and the English writing rate stayed the same at 90 percent.

All of the rates were above the state averages, which were 72 percent in mathematics, 71 percent in science, 74 percent in English reading, 76 percent in English writing and 66 percent in history and social sciences.

Gaps remain between different student groups, although there were some reported improvements. Students with disabilities and English learners had improvements in all five subjects.

The largest change for students with disabilities' science pass rate was an increase from 48 to 54 percent. By comparison, the statewide average stood at 37 percent. The English reading pass rate for students with disabilities was 53 percent, up 1 percent from last year and above the 45 percent state average. The English writing pass rate improved 5 percent to 65 percent and the mathematics pass rate improved 1 percent to 54 percent.

English learners had a 1 percent improvement to 36 percent in English reading, 2 percent increase to 31 percent in English writing, 4 percent increase in mathematics to 49 percent, 7 percent increase to 33 percent in science, and 9 percent increase to 53 percent in history.

For economically disadvantaged students, the English reading pass rate improved 1 percent to 60 percent, English writing fell from 74 to 72 percent, mathematics improved 2 percent to 60 percent, science improved from 52 to 57 percent, and history improved from 62 to 69 percent.

"We are encouraged by the continued increase in overall pass rates across the division this year and are proud of our students for their growth,” Chief Academic Officer Ashley Ellis said. "We celebrate this achievement and remain steadfast in our dedication to addressing the needs of every child. LCPS will persist in our efforts to close achievement gaps and ensure every child has the resources and opportunity to reach their full potential."

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