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Catholic School Data
NAEP: National Assessment of Educational Progress
Nation's Report Card
In November 2003, the National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for reading and math in grades 4 and 8. A summary of the percentage of students performing at or above four achievement levels is provided below.
Achievement Levels:
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below basic (not defined, but less than partial mastery)
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basic (partial mastery of fundamental skills and knowledge)
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proficient (solid academic performance)
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advanced (superior performance).
NAEP 2003 Math Report Card
Percentage of Students in Public and Private Schools
At or Above Various Achievement Levels
Grade 4
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Private
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Catholic
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Public
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| Below Basic |
12
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12
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24
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Basic
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43
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44
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45
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Proficient
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38
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38
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28
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Advanced
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6
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5
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4
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Grade 8
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Private
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Catholic
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Public
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Below Basic
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18
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19
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33
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Basic
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39
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42
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39
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Proficient
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33
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31
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22
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Advanced
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10
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8
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5
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The full math report is available at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/mathematics/results2003/
NAEP 2003 Reading Report Card
Percentage of Students in Public and Private Schools
At or Above Various Achievement Levels
Grade 4
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Private
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Catholic
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Public
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| Below Basic |
20
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22
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38
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Basic
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32
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33
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32
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Proficient
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34
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33
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23
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Advanced
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14
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14
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7
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Grade 8
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Private
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Catholic
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Public
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Below Basic
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10
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10
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28
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Basic
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37
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39
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42
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Proficient
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45
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44
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27
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Advanced
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8
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7
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3
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The full reading report is available at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/reading/
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