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Results from the 2024 NAEP Reading and Mathematics Assessments at Grades 4 and 8

  • Average score increased in mathematics at grade 4; no significant change at grade 8.
  • Average scores declined in reading at both grades.
  • No significant change for most states in both subjects and grades.
  • Lower percentages of students absent 5 or more days in both subjects and grades.

Student Performance Across Subjects

Changes in average scores and scores at selected percentiles, by subject and grade

Subject Grade/Age Current Year Prior Year Average score Percentiles
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HOW HAS YOUR STATE PERFORMED?

Find key data for state/jurisdiction performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments in mathematics, reading, writing, and science at grades 4, 8 and 12 (where applicable).

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Experiences and Opportunities in Education

The NAEP Experiences and Opportunities in Education dashboard provides users with quick access to contextual information about whether students have access to the necessary resources, support systems, and conditions to acquire knowledge, skills, and experiences aligned with educational goals.

Explore the dashboard to see the latest results.