Statewide Student Performance Benchmarks Show Gains

WHO:

Inside Investigator - Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) officials announced changes to student accountability benchmarks.

WTNH - The Connecticut Department of Education (DOE) released statewide student-performance data.

CT Mirror - Connecticut public schools were assessed through the state’s Next Generation Accountability Index.

WHAT:

Inside Investigator - CSDE officials reported improvements in how students are meeting a statewide benchmark for postsecondary readiness.

WTNH - Statewide data showed improvement in English, math, and science skills.

WTNH - Absenteeism declined for a fourth consecutive year.

WTNH - More students graduated in four years.

CT Mirror - Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability Index for public schools rose across most categories.

CT Mirror - The index remained below pre-COVID levels.

WHERE:

WTNH - The data covered Connecticut statewide.

WTNH - The report identified New Haven, Connecticut, in its location line.

WHY:

WTNH - The data was released as part of Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability System.

(UPDATED October 28, 2026 14:02 UTC)

Connecticut’s statewide school accountability index rose across most categories, with students showing stronger English, math, and science skills and improved readiness for education after high school. Absenteeism fell for the fourth straight year, and more students graduated within four years. Despite those gains, the index remains below pre-pandemic levels.