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2015 NAEP Mathematics & Reading Assessment See how twelfth-graders across the country performed on the NAEP assessments in math and reading.
Digest of Education Statistics The 51st edition of the Digest contains statistics about every level of education, from prekindergarten to graduate school.
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May25

The Condition of Education 2017

The Condition of Education summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. » More info

May24

Financial Literacy of 15-Year-Olds: Results From PISA 2015

This Data Point presents results on the PISA 2015 financial literacy assessment of 15-year-old students in the United States and the 14 other education systems that participated. » More info

May16

Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2016

This annual report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and cyber-bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions. » More info

Apr25

The Nation's Report Card: 2016 Arts Assessment at Grade 8

This online report presents the national results of eighth-grade students who participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2016 arts assessment. » 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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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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