2001 NAEP History Report Card - National Catholic Educational Association

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NAEP 2001 History Report Card

On May 9, 2002, The National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for the Nation's Rep[rot Card for U.S. History in grades 4, 8 and 12.

National results are reported in two ways:

Average scale scores on a scale that ranges from 0 to 500

Percentage of students performing at or above four achievement levels:

below basic (not defined, but less than partial mastery)
basic (partial mastery of fundamental skills and knowledge)
proficient (solid academic performance)
advanced (superior performance).

NAEP 2001 U.S. History Results According to Type of School

Average Scale Scores by Grade Level

	All Schools	Public Schools	Private Schools	Catholic Schools
Grade 4	209	207	226	229
Grade 8	262	260	279	280
Grade 12	287	286	298	302

Percentage of Students at each Achievement Level*
Grade 4

	All Schools	Public Schools	Private Schools	Catholic Schools
Below Basic	33	35	15	14
Basic	49	48	55	51
Proficient	1	15	26	29
Advanced	2	2	4	5

Grade 8

	All Schools	Public Schools	Private Schools	Catholic Schools
Below Basic	36	38	16	15
Basic	48	47	53	55
Proficient	15	14	28	28
Advanced	2	1	3	3

Grade 12

	All Schools	Public Schools	Private Schools	Catholic Schools
Below Basic	57	58	41	36
Basic	32	31	42	44
Proficient	10	11	15	18
Advanced	1	1	2	2

* percentages do not equal 100 because of rounding

The full text of the report can be accessed at:

http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ushistory/results/