Comparative Analysis of NAT Results Across Five Learning Areas among Buhangin East District Public Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze and compare the National Achievement Test (NAT) performance of public elementary schools in the Buhangin East District of Davao City. The analysis focused on five key learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino, and Araling Panlipunan. Grounded in Tyler’s Objectives-Based Model, the research employed a quantitative, comparative design using school-level NAT data from Grade 6 learners. Descriptive statistics revealed that all learning areas registered moderate mean percentage scores, with Filipino showing the highest average and Science the lowest. However, results from the Kruskal-Wallis test indicated no statistically significant difference in performance among the five learning areas (p > 0.05). These findings suggest a relatively balanced academic performance across learning areas in the district. While the consistency in scores reflects positively on the district’s instructional delivery, the study recommends targeted interventions in subjects with lower averages, particularly Science and English. Enhanced teacher training, updated instructional resources, and subject-specific remediation programs are proposed to further elevate student achievement and ensure continuous educational improvement.