BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s elementary school students scored slightly better this year on the statewide standardized tests given each spring, with nearly two out of three meeting or exceeding math proficiency standards and about 55 percent hitting those benchmarks in English, results released Tuesday show.

Gains made by New York City students outpaced those in the state overall. The percentage of students in the state’s largest district who met English and math expectations increased by 3 points and 2.7 points, respectively, over the previous year. That compared with gains of 2.3 percent and 1.5 percent statewide.