Superintendent Ryan Walters described the latest state report card as "unacceptable."It shows a decline in reading, math and science. The report card also said the state is "failing" when it comes to chronic absenteeism.Walters said he's working to completely reform the education system in Oklahoma while the latest scores paint a dismal picture. He said this has been a longstanding issue with real-life consequences.| MORE | Newly released Oklahoma school report card shows statewide score of C"These test scores are much more than just a graduation rate and a proficiency number. This is about the entire economy. This is about the quality of life most Oklahomans are going to lead. This is a real impact to our local communities," Walters said.Walters reacted to the latest state report card. When it comes to academic achievement, Oklahoma schools get a "C" which is unchanged from the year before.Academic growth fell from a "B" last year to a "C" this year. The report also showed that students scored lower when it came to English, math and science."When you see these types of proficiency rates in math and English, what you are seeing is students are going to be incapable of entering the workforce. Students incapable of really directing their life moving forward," Walters said.For chronic absenteeism, students missing 10% or more of the school year, the report card gave Oklahoma an "F" falling from a "D" in 2022. Walters said schools need to be aggressive and have conversations with families about why students are missing school."Try and figure out what is going on. Is there a transportation issue? Is there sickness in the home? What is the breakdown here?" Walters said.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The report also gave Oklahoma a "D" when it came to graduation, which is unchanged from the previous year. Walters said he is directing the education department with his "Back to Basics" plan and is focusing on teacher recruitment and retention, tutoring efforts and school choice."We have got to reform this education system. The status quo has failed. We have seen that in these results," Walters said.Walters said with his plan to reform education, he is hopeful to see improvements to the results within a year.Top HeadlinesSeveral people in custody after shots fired at OKC apartment complexCaught on camera: Small plane crashes into car during emergency landing near DallasGov. Kevin Stitt says he's 'backing the blue' in fight over tribal tags'He's an absolute thug': Markwayne Mullin defends exchange after challenging Teamster leader to fightHundreds of jobs coming to Shawnee after manufacturing plant breaks ground