spotlight on student performance New Releases: September 9, 2025 How did students perform in the nation compared to 2019? Average scores were lower across all three assessments. 2024 NAEP Science Assessment at Grade 8 31% of eighth-graders performed at or above NAEP Proficient. VIEW REPORT 2024 NAEP Mathematics Assessment at Grade 12 22% of twelfth-graders performed at or above NAEP Proficient. VIEW REPORT 2024 NAEP Reading Assessment at Grade 12 35% of twelfth-graders performed at or above NAEP Proficient. VIEW REPORT For More Information: See video summarizing the results | See the press release Related NAEP Data Sources One-click access to 2024 assessment results NAEP Data Explorer Create and export custom statistical tables, graphics, and maps for various subjects Mathematics results Reading results Science results NAEP Questions Tool Explore released NAEP assessment questions or try answering questions yourself Mathematics results Reading results Science results Item Maps Show which questions students at different achievement levels are likely able to answer Mathematics results Reading results Science results Release-related Downloads Mathematics Grade 12 National Participation & Inclusion (xlsx) Reading Grade 12 National Participation & Inclusion (xlsx) Science Grade 8 National Participation & Inclusion (xlsx) 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 10th 25th 50th 75th 90th More About NAEP The National Assessment of Educational Progress has been assessing what students know and can do since 1969. What's New in NAEP? Results from the NAEP 2024 Science Assessment at Grade 8 and Mathematics and Reading Assessments at Grade 12 Results from the NAEP 2024 Mathematics and Reading Assessments at Grades 4 and 8 Experiences and Opportunities in Education dashboard 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). Select State 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.
