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Catholic School Data

NAEP 2000 Mathematics Result

On August 2, 2001, The National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics results in grades 4, 8 and 12.

National results are reported in two ways:

  1. Average scale scores on a scale that ranges from 0 to 300
  2. Percentage of students performing at or above four achievement levels:
    1. below basic (not defined, but less than partial mastery)
    2. basic (partial mastery of fundamental skills and knowledge)
    3. proficient (solid academic performance)
    4. advanced (superior performance).

 NAEP 2000 Mathematics Results According to Type of School

Average Scale Scores by Grade Level
  Public Schools All Private Schools Catholic Schools
Grade 4 226 238 238
Grade 8 274 287 284
Grade 12 300 315 315

Percentage of Students within each Achievement Level
Grade 4
  Public All Private Catholic
Below Basic 33 17 17
Basic 42 47 48
Proficient 22 32 31
Advanced 2 4 3

Grade 8
  Public All Private Catholic
Below Basic 35 21 23
Basic 38 47 44
Proficient 21 31 28
Advanced 5 6 5

Grade 12
  Public All Private Catholic
Below Basic 37 19 19
Basic 48 55 56
Proficient 14 23 23
Advanced 2 3 3

The full text of the report can be accessed at:
nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/mathematics/results/