​Bluewater District School Board sees upward positive trend continue in EQAO results

The Bluewater District School Board continues to see an overall upward positive trend in newly-released standardized test results by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).

Assessment results in Grade 3 reading, writing, and mathematics show the most significant improvement. Grade 3 reading has risen over the past three years to 68 per cent of students who were successful in 2024-25, from 62 per cent in 2022-23. Over the same period, Grade 3 writing has increased to 57 per cent from 50 per cent, in the latest results. Most notably, Grade 3 math has jumped by as much as 14 per cent over three years, to 62 per cent this past year, from 48 per cent.

Gains have also been made at the Grade 6 level. In Grade 6 reading, there has been an increase to 79 per cent in 2024-25, from 76 per cent over the previous two years, while Grade 6 writing now sits at 78 per cent compared to 73 per cent three years ago. Grade 6 math has remained unchanged at 39 per cent over the past three years.

Grade 9 mathematics dipped slightly this past year to 49 per cent from 52 per cent in 2023-24, though is just above the 48-per-cent mark from three years ago.

In the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, there was a slight decline to 82 per cent from 86 per cent the previous year. However, the 2024-25 result is seven-per-cent higher than 75 per cent in 2022-23.

While the board’s EQAO results remain generally below provincial averages, the gap is closing, especially in Grade 3 assessments, demonstrating the ongoing hard work and effective strategies of staff in addressing areas for improvement in numeracy and literacy.

 

Year		Grade 3 Reading		Grade 3 Writing		Grade 3 Math		Grade 6 Reading		Grade 6 Writing		Grade 6 Math		Grade 9 Math		OSSLT
2024-25		68%		57%		62%		79%		78%		39%		49%		82%
2023-24		64%		56%		55%		76%		71%		39%		52%		86%
2022-23		62%		50%		48%		76%		73%		39%		48%		75%

 
“These results are a testament to the dedication and resilience of our students, educators, and school communities,” says superintendent of education Keith Lefebvre. “The steady upward trend in literacy and mathematics achievement, especially in our primary grades, reflects our ongoing commitment to evidence-based instruction and targeted supports. While we celebrate these successes, we remain focused on continuous improvement and closing achievement gaps, ensuring every student in Bluewater has the opportunity to excel. Our collective efforts are making a real difference, and we are proud of the progress we are achieving together.”