California K-12 Test Scores Rise Slightly Amid Ongoing Enrollment Decrease

California's K-12 student test scores saw a modest increase, though the pace of improvement has slowed since the post-pandemic recovery. This occurs as statewide enrollment continues a decade-long decline, with 74,000 fewer students last year, which is expected to reduce district revenues. The demographic shift also shows a 25% rise in students with disabilities and a 30% decrease in English learners over the past decade.