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Catholic School Data

NAEP 2002 Grade Reading Report Card Results

In June 2003, The National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for reading 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 500
  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).

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
2002 Reading Results

Average Scale Scores by Type of School

Grade

Public School

All Non-Public Schools

Catholic School

4

217

234

234

8

263

281

281

12

285

304

303

Percentage of Students by Achievement Levels

Grade 4

Public School

All Non-Public Schools

Catholic School

Below basic

38

20

22

Basic

32

32

33

Proficient

23

34

33

Advanced

6

13

11

 

Grade 8

Public School

All Non-Public Schools

Catholic School

Below basic

26

10

10

Basic

43

39

40

Proficient

28

45

44

Advanced

2

7

6

 

Grade 12

Public School

All Non-Public Schools

Catholic School
( too few participants)

Below basic

28

11

NA

Basic

38

34

NA

Proficient

30

45

NA

Advanced

4

10

NA