What EQAO Results Reveal About Learning in Haldimand County
A Look Back at 2022 Results
In 2022, The Haldimand Press reported on EQAO results showing that students in the Grand Erie District School Board (which includes Haldimand County) scored well below provincial averages in nearly every subject area. (Haldimand Press, 2022)
The numbers were sobering:
Grade 3 and Grade 6 Reading & Writing scores lagged behind Ontario standards.
Grade 6 Math - only 41% of students met the provincial standard (compared to 50% province-wide).
Grade 9 Math - results trailed even further below the provincial average.
These results raised alarm for families and educators. They showed that many local children were moving forward in school without the skills they needed for confidence in reading, writing, and especially mathematics.
Recent Improvements, But Not Enough
Since 2022, newer EQAO reports do show small year-over-year improvements across the board:
Grade 3 math scores rose by about 5%.
Grade 6 math scores improved by 7%.
Grade 9 math scores increased by 2%.
While progress is encouraging, the district is still performing below the provincial average in key areas. The gap has narrowed slightly, but it has not been closed. Parents cannot assume that the problem has been solved just because scores ticked upward.
Why the Gaps Remain
It’s important to recognize that teachers and administrators are working hard. Local schools are staffed by dedicated professionals who put tremendous energy into supporting students.
But Haldimand County is a rapidly growing community. With more families moving into the area, classrooms are larger and resources are stretched thin. Teachers cannot always give the one-on-one attention students need to master foundational skills. The result is that gaps remain, even as the system does its best.
What This Means for Parents
EQAO benchmarks are not about ranking schools. They are about showing whether children are meeting minimum provincial standards for their grade.
If fewer than half of Grade 6 students meet the math standard, that means the majority are heading to high school with shaky foundations.
If reading and writing scores trail the province, it means too many children are struggling with comprehension that affects every subject.
The system is trying, but until resources catch up with community growth, families will need to take an active role in closing the gap.
How RuberuTutor Helps Fill the Resource Gap
At RuberuTutor, we exist to give families the support schools cannot always provide:
Ontario Curriculum Aligned: Every worksheet directly matches expectations tested by EQAO.
Affordable: At just $150/month, our twice-weekly sessions are accessible to more families than traditional tutoring.
Convenient: Located next to Food Basics in Caledonia, tutoring fits easily into a family routine.
By focusing on foundational skills, we ensure that students who may be part of those statistics instead become part of the solution, children who are confident and prepared.
Final Word
The 2022 EQAO report was a wake-up call. Recent improvements show progress, but not enough. Until Haldimand’s growing population receives the resources it needs, students will continue to face challenges.
Parents who act now give their children the best chance at success. RuberuTutor is here to help families in Caledonia and Haldimand close the gap…one worksheet at a time.
