14schools didn't take part in the national achievement test

The national achievement test was executed at national junior high school and elementary school in April 24th, but 14 public schools didn't take part in this test. These schools says, "This test is like a competition, so it doesn't mutch our philosophy of education. The most important thing is making the class, which is subjective for students." How is your opinion about the recently education? I think the number of children who study voluntarily is more and more decreacing. The affording education system will cause a drop in scholastic ability.