BECE 2025 – JSS 3 Comprehensive Performance Report
New State High School, Mushin, Lagos
1. Executive Summary
The 2025 BECE results reflect a very strong academic year for the JSS 3 cohort. Out of 55 students, over 80% achieved credit-level performance or higher across core subjects. Business Studies (BST), Mathematics (MAT), and National Values Education (NVE) led the results, with distinction-level averages above 5.5 on a 6-point scale. Language and moral subjects such as English, CRS, and IRS performed well, while French (FRE) and Basic Technology & Science (BTS) remain areas of concern. Overall, the school’s academic foundation is excellent, with focused improvements needed in language fluency and applied sciences.
2. Subject Performance Analysis
| Subject | A | B | C | D | E | F | Total | Average (A = 6 … F = 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies (BST) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 5.98 |
| Mathematics (MAT) | 46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 5.82 |
| National Values Education (NVE) | 46 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 5.62 |
| English Language (ENG) | 29 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 5.20 |
| Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) | 15 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 5.08 |
| Christian Religious Studies (CRS) | 0 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 4.41 |
| Prevocational Studies (PVS) | 0 | 11 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 3.96 |
| Yoruba (YOR) | 1 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 3.70 |
| Basic Technology & Science (BTS) | 4 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 3.47 |
| French (FRE) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 55 | 2.78 |
Analysis Summary: Business Studies continues to be the strongest subject, achieving a near-perfect 5.98 average. Mathematics showed exceptional quantitative mastery (5.82), while NVE maintained impressive performance (5.62). English remains solid at 5.20, slightly ahead of IRS (5.08) and confirming strong literacy and moral comprehension. CRS follows closely (4.41), while PVS and Yoruba reflect moderate skill acquisition. Basic Technology & Science (3.47) and French (2.78) need immediate reinforcement through practical and oral work.
3. Student Performance Analysis
Top 10 Performers
| Rank | Name | Average | A Subjects | B Subjects | C Subjects | D/E/F Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adedeji Umar Adeshubomi | 5.3 | ENG, MAT, BST, CCA, IRS, NVE | PVS, YOR | BTS | 1 |
| 2 | Bankole Emmanuel Ayomide | 5.2 | ENG, MAT, BST, CCA, NVE | CRS, PVS | BTS, FRE, YOR | 3 |
| 3 | Bamidele Azeezat Pemisire | 5.1 | ENG, MAT, BST, IRS, NVE | CCA, YOR | BTS, PVS | 2 |
| 4 | Oyediran Alimot Olayemi | 5.0 | ENG, MAT, BST, NVE | CRS, YOR | BTS, FRE, PVS | 3 |
| 5 | Abdulrahman Ramat Bolanle | 4.9 | ENG, MAT, BST, IRS, NVE | PVS | BTS, CCA, FRE, YOR | 4 |
| 6 | Aboderin Oluwaseun Goodness | 4.9 | ENG, BST, IRS, NVE | MAT, CCA, PVS | BTS, YOR | 2 |
| 7 | Adebayo Badmus Oluwadamilare | 4.9 | MAT, BST, IRS, NVE | ENG, CCA | BTS, FRE, PVS, YOR | 4 |
| 8 | Afolaranmi Semilore Flourish | 4.9 | MAT, BST, IRS, NVE | — | ENG, BTS, CCA, FRE, PVS, YOR | 6 |
| 9 | Ayodeji Ayomide Rokeeb | 4.9 | MAT, BST, IRS, NVE | — | ENG, BTS, CCA, FRE, PVS, YOR | 6 |
| 10 | Abdulrasheed Aliyah Olabisi | 4.8 | ENG, MAT, BST, NVE | IRS, PVS | BTS, FRE, YOR | 3 |
Analysis Summary: Top students demonstrated exceptional consistency across academic subjects. Adedeji Umar Adeshubomi achieved the best average (5.3), followed closely by Bankole Emmanuel Ayomide and Bamidele Azeezat Pemisire. Their strongest subjects were BST, MAT and NVE—showing a strong analytical and civic foundation. The lower band (average 2.5–3.2) faced recurring challenges in French, BTS and English comprehension. Encouragingly, even these students performed acceptably in BST or MAT, confirming potential for growth with targeted support.
4. Recommendations
- Improve BTS and French: Weekly hands-on sessions and conversation clubs.
- Boost Reading Fluency: Morning reading circles and comprehension competitions for English and Yoruba.
- Bridge Applied & Academic Learning: Use real-life civic and science case studies.
- Mentorship: Pair top performers with peers needing support.
- Assessment Tracking: Add mid-term tests and monthly feedback to detect drops early.
- Parental Engagement: Share personalized progress summaries each term.
5. Conclusion
The 2025 BECE report confirms that New State High School maintains excellent standards. Mathematics, Business Studies and NVE remain exemplary, while English and Religious Studies are stable. Focused interventions in French and BTS will drive all-round improvement. With teacher collaboration and data-driven monitoring, the school is positioned for near-total distinction in future WAEC CBT exams.