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Digest of Education Statistics The 51st edition of the Digest contains statistics about every level of education, from prekindergarten to graduate school.
2017 NAEP Mathematics & Reading Assessment See how fourth- and eighth-graders across the country performed on the NAEP mathematics and reading assessments.
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Apr17

A Look at CTE Programs in Public School Districts

This First Look introduces data on CTE programs. » More info

Apr12

New Report Provides Projections of Education Statistics to 2026

The new report shows that elementary and secondary school enrollment is expected to increase by 2 percent between 2014 and 2026. » More info

Apr10

The Nation’s Report Card: 2017 Mathematics and Reading at Grades 4 and 8

This online report presents the national, state, and TUDA results of fourth- and eighth-grade students who participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2017 mathematics and reading assessments. » More info

Apr4

New Report Examines Student Access to Digital Learning Resources

This congressionally mandated report draws upon nationally representative data sources, existing research, and relevant state and local intervention efforts to provide a comprehensive picture of student access to digital learning resources outside of the classroom. » More info

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COE 2017

The Condition of Education is an annual report to Congress summarizing important developments and trends in the U.S. education system. The report presents 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. Discover how you can use the Condition of Education to stay informed about the latest education data.

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Data Snapshot

Problem Solving Skills of 15-year-olds, 2013The U.S. average score on PISA 2012 Problem Solving was 508, which was higher than the OECD-PS average of 500.

SOURCE: Key findings from PISA 2012 Problem Solving: United States

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The Condition of Education

Condition of EducationBrowse key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, from prekindergarten through postsecondary, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.

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