Mathematics Reports

Student Achievement in Math: 5 Trends in K-12 Education

May 2026

Educators are facing significant pressure to improve student achievement in math. More information about major barriers to achievement can shed light on the areas where educators need additional resources and support.

This report highlights five key takeaways regarding math achievement from an EdWeek Research Center survey conducted between January and March of 2026.

Findings from the nationally representative survey of teachers, principals, and district leaders point to increasing challenges as students move from early schooling to later grade levels, widespread concern that middle or high school students have not learned foundational skills in earlier grades, and poverty-related disparities that widen in secondary schools.

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