Recent data from France’s National Education Ministry reveals a concerning trend in mathematics performance, with boys’ scores improving while girls’ remain stagnant, widening the gender gap. In sixth grade evaluations, boys outscored girls by 11 points in 2024, a significant increase from just 4 points in 2017. As boys excel, the percentage of high achievers among them has risen, while girls are increasingly found in the lowest-performing groups. The disparity begins as early as first grade and raises questions about societal influences and teaching methods that may disadvantage girls in STEM subjects.