EQAO results: how to use school data without over-indexing

School quality matters to most families in Milton and the GTA, but it is easy to overreact to a single score. EQAO results are best used as one input in a broader decision.

What EQAO shows

EQAO publishes annual results for reading, writing, and math across grades. The 2024-2025 provincial results show:

• Grade 3: 74% met the provincial standard in reading, 65% in writing, 64% in math.

EQAO also reports Grade 6 performance using a cohort view. For example, in Grade 6 math, 45% maintained the provincial standard, 8% rose to the standard, 15% dropped below, and 33% never met the standard.

These are province-wide figures, not school-by-school rankings.

How to use EQAO the right way

• Use trends: Consistency over multiple years is more informative than a single year.
• Look beyond scores: Program offerings, class sizes, and extracurriculars matter.
• Visit the school: Open houses and parent conversations add context you cannot see in data.

Milton and GTA context

In high-growth communities like Milton, new schools and shifting demographics can change results over time. Treat EQAO as a starting point, then validate with local insight.

Bottom line

EQAO is a helpful signal, not a final verdict. The best decisions use both data and local experience.

Sources:

• https://www.eqao.com/assessments/results/2025/