Only half of primary school kids have ‘satisfactory knowledge’ of language and maths
Only 50% of schoolkids in Argentina reach sixth grade with ‘satisfactory knowledge of language and maths,’ finds NGO report, but 94 in 100 pupils reached sixth grade without dropping out or repeating a year. Leer más
A new report reveals that only half of primary school children in Argentina possess satisfactory proficiency in language and mathematics by the time they complete sixth grade. Despite 94% of pupils starting first grade on time and without repeating a year or dropping out, only 50% achieve at least satisfactory knowledge in both subjects.
This concerning statistic is based on a study conducted by the NGO Argentinos por la Educación, which analyzed government data on educational trajectories and learning outcomes. The report examines 94 out of every 100 pupils who began first grade in 2020 and reached sixth grade in 2025. Provinces like Tierra del Fuego, Neuquén, Río Negro, La Pampa, and Jujuy boast near-perfect completion rates, while Corrientes, Misiones, and Entre Ríos lag behind with percentages under 90%.
The highest achievement rates are found in the City of Buenos Aires (73%), Córdoba (62%), and Buenos Aires Province (55%), while Chaco, Tucumán, and Santiago del Estero struggle with much lower percentages (36%, 42%, and 43% respectively). Mathematics emerges as the primary challenge, with the report finding a strong correlation between learning outcomes and students' socioeconomic status.
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