HWDSB Sees Continued Gains in EQAO Results Across Multiple Grades in 2024–2025
Hamilton, ON — The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is pleased to share strong results from the 2024–2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. This year’s data shows continued improvement in several key areas reflecting the Board’s sustained focus on literacy, math achievement, and evidence-informed instruction aligned with the Board Improvement Plan.
Across our School Board, HWDSB students demonstrated measurable growth compared to the 2023–2024 school year, particularly in Grade 3 and Grade 6 Reading and Writing, Grade 6 Math, Grade 9 Math, and the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
Highlights of 2024–2025 EQAO Results
Grade 3
- Reading: Increased to 70% (+3%)
- Writing: Decreased slightly to 59% (–1%)
- Math: Increased to 54% (+3%)
Grade 6
- Reading: Increased to 81% (+6%)
- Writing: Increased to 80% (+8%)
- Math: Increased to 41% (+4%)
Grade 9
- Math: Increased to 50% (+2%)
Grade 10
- OSSLT: Increased to 82% (+5%)
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“We are very proud of these fantastic results, as they reflect the hard work of our students and the unwavering dedication and support of HWDSB staff,” said Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini, Director of Education. “At HWDSB, we know that when students feel a deep sense of belonging and are encouraged and supported to excel, achievement follows. These gains demonstrate how that focus -paired with strong, evidence-based literacy and math instruction – creates the conditions for student learning and success. I am incredibly proud of HWDSB students and staff, and I want to thank parents and caregivers for their partnership and for the trust they place in us as we support their child’s educational journey.”
Maria-Felix Miller, Chair of the Board, added, “Trustees are proud of the gains seen across our system. We see our Multi-Year Strategic Plan taking root, with clear progress in student achievement. These results reflect the leadership and commitment of HWDSB staff, whose dedication continues to move our system forward. And most importantly, we celebrate HWDSB students—we hope they see themselves in these results and feel proud of what they have accomplished. Their success inspires our continued focus on creating the conditions for every student to thrive.”
Continued Focus on Improvement
HWDSB will continue to build on this momentum through targeted interventions, professional learning, and system-wide strategies designed to ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction. Priority areas moving forward include strengthening early literacy foundations, closing math gaps, and supporting learning recovery where needed.
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About HWDSB
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board serves more than 50,000 students across 93+ schools in Hamilton, Ontario. HWDSB is committed to learning, human rights and equity, Indigenous Education, engagement, and innovation to ensure all students can learn, grow, and succeed.
For more information, please contact:
Allison Reynolds, Senior Manager, Communications & Community Engagement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
[email protected]
Updated on Wednesday, December 03, 2025.