NAEP 2003-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:

  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).
 
 

NAEP 2003 Math Report Card

Grade 4  
 

Private

Catholic

Public

 Below Basic

12%

12%

24%

Basic

43%

44%

45%

Proficient

38%

38%

28%

Advanced

6%

5%

4%

Grade 8

  

 

Private

Catholic

Public

Below Basic

18

19

33

Basic

39

42

39

Proficient

33

31

22

Advanced

10

8

5

 

The full math report is available here.

 

NAEP 2003 Reading Report Card

Grade 4

  
 

Private

Catholic

Public

 Below Basic

20%

22%

38%

Basic

32%

33%

32%

Proficient

34%

33%

23%

Advanced

14%

14%

7%

Grade 8

  

 

Private

Catholic

Public

Below Basic

10%

10%

28%

Basic

37%

39%

42%

Proficient

45%

44%

27%

Advanced

8%

7%

3%

The full reading report is available here.

 


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