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In September 2007, the National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for Reading and Mathematics in grades 4 and 8.  A summary of the percentage of students performing at the four achievement levels is provided below.

 

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).

 

 

Grade 4 Reading	Public	Private*	Catholic
Scale Scores	220	234	232
Below Basic	34	--	20
Basic	34	--	36
Proficient	24	--	33
Advanced	7	--	11
Grade 8 Reading	Public	Private	Catholic
Scale Scores	261	280	282
Below Basic	27	--	9
Basic	43	--	38
Proficient	27	--	45
Advanced	2	--	8

* The sample size of the private schools other than Catholic was too small to allow discrete achievement level reports

 

The full report is available at http://nationsreportcard.gov/reading_2007/

 

Grade 4 Mathematics	Public	Private*	Catholic
Scale Scores	239	246	246
Below Basic	19	--	10
Basic	43	--	42
Proficient	33	--	42
Advanced	5	--	6
Grade 8 Mathematics	Public	Private	Catholic
Scale Scores	280	293	292
Below Basic	30	--	17
Basic	39	--	42
Proficient	24	--	32
Advanced	7	--	9

* The sample size of the private schools other than Catholic was too small to allow discrete achievement level reports

 

The full report is available at http://nationsreportcard.gov/math_2007/