Study Buddies Connect has a profound impact on children’s academic growth…
99% of the children served progressed to the next grade level.
The percentage of students that were meeting or exceeding grade expectations rose significantly in math (57% to 80%), ELA (52% to 71%), and science (61% to 80%) from fall 2020 to spring 2021.
Our assessment tests also revealed a strong increase in children’s reading levels. The percentage of students who were behind grade level for reading dropped from 32% to 24%, while the percentage of students who were beyond grade level almost doubled, from 18% to 35%.
Testimonials about Study Buddies Connect
“When I didn’t understand a topic, my tutor was always there to help me understand a topic better and it helped me a lot because I was able to understand it better. I felt confident telling my tutor I was having trouble understanding something because I knew right after the session I would feel better and be able to understand it.”
— College-bound SBC alum
“[My child] has changed so much in her reading since she started [with Study Buddies Connect]. Thanks to you guys, she started third grade at a Level P - which is where she is expected to be at the end of third grade! She loves to read so much. She is so sad every time we have to miss a session.“
— Parent of SBC student
“Oh my gosh yes, I would most definitely recommend Study Buddies Connect to other people. Study Buddies is family. My daughter and her buddy have been meeting for four years now. She used to be quite shy, but now she raises her hand in classes and asks a lot of questions. When I see her in her sessions, I feel that Study Buddies Connect is family.”