Bragança Paulista and Lavrinhas were awarded a bronze seal for literacy in 2025, based on results from the federal government's Literacy Indicator. This assessment evaluates children's literacy levels by the end of their second year of elementary education, and municipalities are classified into categories of gold, silver, or bronze based on their performance. Unfortunately, both Bragança Paulista and Lavrinhas fell short of the regional average, which includes cities that have achieved higher evaluation levels.

Specifically, Bragança Paulista is notable among the few municipalities that regressed in category from the previous year, having been awarded a gold seal in 2024. Comparatively, it has dropped two positions in the most recent assessment, indicating a significant decline in literacy outcomes. On the other hand, Lavrinhas, along with Igaratá, did not participate in the evaluation in 2024, making it impossible to track their progress in literacy indicators for the subsequent year.

Most cities in the Vale do Paraíba and Litoral Norte have either maintained or improved their literacy indicators, contrasting with the decline observed in Bragança Paulista and the status of Lavrinhas and Igaratá. The findings raise concerns about the effectiveness of educational strategies in these regions and highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy rates and overall educational outcomes.