Nation's Report Card

 

In March 2010, 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	235	236
Below Basic	34	--	18
Basic	34	--	32
Proficient	24	--	35
Advanced	7	--	15
Grade 8 Reading	Public	Private	Catholic
Scale Scores	262	282	282
Below Basic	26	--	9
Basic	43	--	40
Proficient	28	--	46
Advanced	2	--	6

* 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://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/main2009/2010458.pdf

 

 

 

 

Grade 4 Mathematics	Public	Private*	Catholic
Scale Scores	239	246	245
Below Basic	19	--	12
Basic	43	--	43
Proficient	33	--	39
Advanced	5	--	7
Grade 8 Mathematics	Public	Private	Catholic
Scale Scores	282	296	297
Below Basic	29	--	13
Basic	39	--	40
Proficient	25	--	34
Advanced	1	--	13

* 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://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/mathematics/