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Graph: Reading and Math Proficiency - Grades 4 and 8

Reading and Math Scores on the National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP) - 2017

Source: National Center for Education Statistics


Graphs: Reading, Math and Science Proficiency - Grades K-12
Reading, Math, Science Scores on the National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP) - 1973-1999


Source: National Center for Education Statistics


   

Federal Spending on
K-12 Education: Elementary & Secondary Education Act (1966-2000)

Reading Scores Flat Since ESEA (now NCLB) Enacted in 1966

 
Source: U. S. Department of Education
 

Percentage of 4th Graders Proficient
in Reading
(1990-2000)

 

 
Source: U. S. Department of Education
 
Percentage of
12th Graders Proficient in Math (1990-2000)
 
Source: U. S. Department of Education
 
Percentage of 12th Graders Proficient in Science (1996-2000)
 
Source: U. S. Department of Education
 

Note: These graphs were originally published on the U. S. Department of Education website. Because sites are reorganized, often leaving a trail of "broken links' behind, we decided to put these graphs on the Wrightslaw site so readers can have access to this information.

If you are interested in graphs of the achievement gap between white students and African American, Hispanic and Native American students, follow this link and scroll down.


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