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Catholic School Data

NAEP 2000 Science Report Card

On November 20, 2001, The National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) science 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 Science Results According to Type of School

Average Scale Scores by Grade Level

All Schools

Public Schools

Private Schools

Catholic Schools

Grade 4

150

148

163

162

Grade 8

151

149

166

166

Grade 12

147

145

161

161

Percentage of Students within each Achievement Level
Grade 4
 

All Schools

Public Schools

Private Schools

Catholic Schools

Below Basic

34

36

18

19

Basic

37

37

40

46

Proficient

26

24

36

35

Advanced

4

3

5

5

Grade 8
 

All Schools

Public Schools

Private Schools

Catholic Schools

Below Basic

39

41

20

20

Basic

29

29

32

34

Proficient

28

26

40

40

Advanced

4

4

7

6

Grade 12
 

All Schools

Public Schools

Private Schools

Catholic Schools

Below Basic

47

49

30

28

Basic

34

33

42

43

Proficient

18

15

25

26

Advanced

2

2

4

3

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