Civic Report No. 42 July 2004No Strings Attached? Ensuring that "CFE" Funds are Spent Effectively
Table 6. Student Achievement: MathematicsMiddle School
Passing Rate
Difference
Year (Fall)
New York City
Rest of NY State
Total NY State
NYC vs. Rest of NY State
(above SRP - Grade 6)
1983
59%
78%
na
1984
60%
80%
1985
64%
82%
1986
65%
83%
1987
66%
93%
84%
-27.0%
1988
75%
95%
88%
-20.0%
1989
97%
91%
-17.0%
1990
79%
96%
90%
1991
1992
-19.0%
1993
1994
98%
92%
-18.0%
1995
-14.0%
1996
-10.0%
1997
99%
-8.0%
(above SRP - Grade 8)
1998
23%
46%
38%
-23.0%
1999
22%
50%
41%
-28.0%
2000
48%
39%
-25.0%
2001
30%
57%
* State Reference Point = Minimal Standard
Source: New York State Education Department
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