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Israeli Education Ministry Reports Gains in Matriculation Exams Amidst War
Israel's Ministry of Education reported an increase in matriculation exam pass rates to 77.9% for the 2024-2025 academic year, alongside a 31% reduction in socioeconomic gaps over five years. These gains were achieved despite the ongoing war.
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What happened
- 01Bagrut eligibility rose to 77.9% in 2024-2025, with 18,743 students achieving excellence.
- 02Socioeconomic gaps in Bagrut eligibility narrowed by 31% over the past five years.
- 03Bagrut rates increased in Haredi, Arab, Druze, and Bedouin communities.
- 04Peripheral and disadvantaged students received increased funding allocations.
- 05Student attendance improved to 83.5%, while dropout rates decreased to 0.8%.
- 06Minister Yoav Kisch lauded student and educator resilience amidst wartime challenges.
The ministry also highlighted increased funding for peripheral and disadvantaged students and near-equal per-student costs in primary education between Arab and Jewish sectors. Minister Yoav Kisch praised the resilience of students and educators.
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