The Virginia Dept. of Education reports Standards of Learning test results generally went up year-to-year but remain below levels before the pandemic. Math pass rates went from 54% to 66% in the last school year but under the 82% pass rate in the 2018-2019 school year. Four of the five SOL subject test scores rose statewide year-to-year, except in writing. Officials say the passing increases show the importance of in-classroom instruction.