D.C. students have significant lapses in their knowledge of personal health, safety skills, disease prevention and other health topics including alcohol and drugs, according to the results of a first-time standardized test released Wednesday.

State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley Jones said the scores will allow the District to establish “subject and skill-specific instruction needed to align students’ knowledge at all ages to the standards required of them to live safe and healthy lifestyles.”