Only 16% of the most disadvantaged students reach fundamental skills.

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the source of the 16% figure
• The claim does not define what constitutes 'most disadvantaged' students versus 'disadvantaged' students
• The claim does not specify which fundamental skills are being measured (mathematics, reading, science, or all combined)
• No reference period is provided for the data

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Education and Training - PISA 2022 Results ReportPISA 2022 shows 30% of EU students don't reach minimum proficiency in mathematics, 25% in reading and science; almost 50% of disadvantaged students below minimum proficiency
• PrimaryOECD - PISA 2022 Results Volume I - Equity in EducationSocio-economically disadvantaged students are seven times more likely than advantaged students to score below Level 2 in mathematics on average across OECD countries