Deterioration in School Ranking 2025: RLP Slips Three Positions
Rhineland-Palatinate, one of Germany's 16 federal states, has shown a mixed performance in the areas of education and digitalization, according to the latest annual study by the Initiative New Social Market Economy (INSM).
The study compared the funding conditions and digitization efforts across all federal states, taking into account factors such as the amount spent per student and the total expenditure per inhabitant.
In the realm of foreign language education, Rhineland-Palatinate shines, taking the top spot for teaching foreign languages to primary school students. Particularly noteworthy is the state's performance in teaching English, where students perform above average.
However, the state's higher education sector is described as "rather research-weak" in comparison to other states, a factor that may contribute to its lower rankings in the Education Monitor. Rhineland-Palatinate also lags behind in the area of digitization training, with only 38.8 training contracts concluded in IT per 100,000 employed persons, significantly below the national average of 46.3.
Despite these challenges, Rhineland-Palatinate has strengths in the area of internationalization, with a strong orientation towards exchange and cooperation with other countries. The study, however, does not provide specific details about exchange programs or international partnerships in Rhineland-Palatinate.
In the Education Monitor rankings, Rhineland-Palatinate slipped by three places compared to the previous year, landing in 12th position. Saxony ranks first, Bavaria second, and Hamburg third, as in previous years. At the bottom of the rankings are North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg, and Bremen. Baden-Württemberg ranks fourth, with Rhineland-Palatinate not in the top three.
The study attributes Rhineland-Palatinate's decline to weaknesses in research orientation, input efficiency, and digitalization, as well as challenges in the public sector's digital administration. While other regions showed growth, Rhineland-Palatinate's progress in these areas remained moderate or slowed.
The study evaluates the various education systems of the 16 federal states from an education-economic perspective, providing valuable insights for policymakers and educators alike. As Rhineland-Palatinate seeks to improve its standing, it will be crucial to address these identified areas of weakness and build upon its strengths in internationalization and foreign language education.
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