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Each indicator tells part of the story about what's happening in Jamaica's communities. This page explains how we measure progress and where the information comes from.

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Education & Learning

Percentage of Grade 4 students attaining Mastery on the Grade 4 Literacy

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Definition
The proportion of Grade 4 students who achieve the “Mastery” performance level on the national Grade 4 Literacy Test administered in Jamaica during a given academic year.
Unit
Percentage (%)
Disaggregations
Sex (Male, Female) School type (Public/Private)
Comments and Limitations
Results reflect performance only of students who sat the test; absenteeism may affect representativeness.
Data Availability
Annual