# Mexican education system attrition and development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-education-system-attrition-and-development > Updated: 2026-09-08T21:20:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Data from the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) under the Claudia Sheinbaum government indicates significant attrition within the Mexican education system. A report shows that of the students who began primary school in the 2008-2009 cycle, only 34% successfully obtained a university degree 16 years later. Graduation rates decline at each stage, dropping from 97% in primary school to 81% in secondary school, 60% in upper secondary, and 34% in higher education. In response to educational challenges, specific institutions and networks are reporting different trends. The University of Colima has moved to ratify 20 full-time professors for its high school programs to bolster academic development. Additionally, Mexico’s national network of technological and polytechnic universities reported a 10% decrease in dropout rates over the last two years, citing a new educational model based on shared study programs and professional competency certification. In the State of Mexico, enrollment is projected to grow by 10% for the upcoming cycle. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Mexican educational institutions report faculty growth and lower dropout rates Mexican educational institutions report progress: the University of Colima expands its full-time faculty, while technological universities see a 10% drop in student dropout rates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-educational-institutions-report-faculty-growth-and-lower-dropout-rates ### 2026-09-07: Mexico university graduation rates show significant attrition Official data from Mexico shows that only 34% of students who start primary school successfully complete a university degree 16 years later, highlighting significant attrition across all academic levels. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-university-graduation-rates-show-significant-attrition --- Cite as: Mexican education system attrition and development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-education-system-attrition-and-development