Ashdod Schools Achieve High Matriculation Rates, Surpassing National Averages
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Schools in Ashdod, Israel, have achieved a 96% matriculation certificate eligibility rate, significantly exceeding the national average of 78%. The city's students also outperformed national averages in English and mathematics units, excellent matriculation, and specialized "Matriculation-Tech" programs. These successes contribute to Ashdod's second consecutive National Education Award.
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- Ashdod schools boast a 96% matriculation eligibility rate, far exceeding the national 78% average.
- 63% of Ashdod graduates earned 5 units of English, compared to the national 49% average.
- 24% of Ashdod graduates qualified for 5 units of mathematics, above the national 17%.
- 16% of Ashdod students achieved an excellent matriculation certificate, surpassing the national 14%.
- Ashdod's "Matriculation-Tech" program saw 18% qualification, exceeding the national 12% average.
- The city reported a high student persistence rate of 85% and a low dropout rate of 0.5%.
Schools overseen by the Ashdod Municipal Education Administration have reported significant achievements in matriculation exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, exceeding national averages across several key metrics. According to the educational profile released by the Ministry of Education, 96% of the city's graduates are eligible for a matriculation certificate, a notable increase compared to the national average of 78%.
The city's schools also demonstrated superior performance in quality indicators. For instance, 63% of Ashdod's graduates earned a matriculation certificate including 5 units of English, surpassing the national average of 49%. Similarly, 24% of graduates qualified for a certificate with 5 units of mathematics, compared to the national rate of 17%.
Further highlighting the educational success, 16% of Ashdod's students achieved an "excellent matriculation" certificate, exceeding the national average of 14%. The "Matriculation-Tech" program, which requires 5 units each in English, mathematics, and either physics or computer science, saw 18% of graduates qualify, well above the national average of 12%.
In terms of student persistence and dropout rates, Ashdod also reported favorable results. The city's student persistence rate stands at 85%, slightly above the national average, while the dropout rate is a low 0.5%, below the national figure. These accomplishments follow Ashdod's second consecutive win of the National Education Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.
