A recent assessment reveals alarming literacy and math skills among Berlin's students.

Nearly half of third graders cannot read or calculate adequately, with 43% failing to meet reading standards and 46% falling short in math.

The situation worsens for eighth graders, where 62% of students in integrated secondary schools do not meet reading standards, and 74% struggle with math.

In contrast, students at Berlin's gymnasiums performed significantly better, with only 12% failing in reading and 21% in math.

Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch described the results as "concerning," emphasizing the need for improved educational quality in the city.

The findings highlight a pressing need for effective measures to enhance student performance across all schools in Berlin.