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Arab Towns Lead Israeli Matriculation Exams, Outpacing National Average

Arab towns and communities in Israel achieved leading results in the 2025 matriculation exams, surpassing the national average with an 83.9% eligibility rate. Several Arab schools also ranked highly in "excellence matriculation" and science tracks.

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  1. 01Arab communities in Israel achieved leading results in the 2025 matriculation exams, surpassing the national average.
  2. 02Several Arab towns reported 100% matriculation eligibility, with the overall Arab community rate rising to 83.9%.
  3. 03Five Arab schools ranked among the top six nationwide for "excellence matriculation" results.
  4. 04The national matriculation eligibility rate increased to 77.9%, with exam accommodations implemented during wartime.
  5. 05Despite progress, educational disparities persist due to funding differences between Jewish and Arab localities.

The national average eligibility rose to 77.9%, with exam accommodations during wartime contributing to the increase. Despite progress, educational disparities persist due to funding differences between Jewish and Arab localities.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arab48, the latest report. Read Arab48’s original

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