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How is Your State Performing?

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports results at the state level, most often in grades 4 and 8, in four subjects—mathematics, reading, science, and writing. However, three of these subjects—mathematics, reading, and science—are assessed most frequently. Because NCES administers the same assessment in every state, NAEP provides a common measure for student achievement in public schools across the country.

You Can Also Explore District Data

See how participating Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) districts are performing in mathematics, reading, science, and writing. TUDA district data collection began in 2002 with six districts participating and has expanded to twenty-eight districts participating over the years.

  • Albuquerque Public Schools
  • Atlanta Public Schools
  • Austin Independent School District
  • Baltimore City Public Schools
  • Boston Public Schools
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Clark County School District
  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District
  • Dallas Independent School District
  • Denver Public Schools
  • Detroit Public Schools
  • District of Columbia Public Schools
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Fort Worth Independent School District
  • Fresno Unified School District
  • Guilford County (NC) Schools
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Houston Independent School District
  • Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)
  • Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools
  • Milwaukee Public Schools
  • New York City Department of Education
  • Orange County
  • San Diego Unified School District
  • School District of Philadelphia
  • Shelby County Schools
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U.S. map with participating districts identified.

Differences between NAEP and State Assessments

NAEP is different from state assessments that are administered to measure student performance based on state academic content standards at varying grade levels. Understanding the similarities and differences between NAEP and these assessments is critical for policymakers, researchers, and educators as they work to improve education in the United States.

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Last updated 10 April 2025 (DS)