Approximately 27 percent of 13-year-olds in the nation read for fun on their own time almost every day in 2012, which is lower than in 1984.
In 2012, a higher percentage of female students than male students read for fun almost every day.
Lower percentages of White, Black, and Hispanic 13-year-olds read for fun almost every day in 2012 compared to 1984.
“Other” includes American Indian/Alaska Native, two or more races, and unclassified.
For 13-year-olds in the 8th grade and in the 7th grade or below, lower percentages of read for fun almost every day in 2012 compared to 1984.