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The National Assessment of Educational Progress released results showing 12th-grade students scored their lowest levels in math since 2005 and reading since 1992. Average scores dropped three points in both subjects between 2019 and 2024.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress released results showing 12th-grade students scored their lowest levels in math since 2005 and reading since 1992. Average scores dropped three points in both subjects between 2019 and 2024.

Among high school seniors tested in 2024, only 22% achieved proficiency in mathematics and 35% reached proficiency in reading. Meanwhile, 45% scored below basic level in math and 32% scored below basic level in reading.

Among high school seniors tested in 2024, only 22% achieved proficiency in mathematics and 35% reached proficiency in reading. Meanwhile, 45% scored below basic level in math and 32% scored below basic level in reading.

Eighth-grade science scores declined four points since 2019, with only 31% of students performing at or above proficient level and 38% scoring below the basic achievement benchmark in 2024.</span

Eighth-grade science scores declined four points since 2019, with only 31% of students performing at or above proficient level and 38% scoring below the basic achievement benchmark in 2024.

The assessment evaluated approximately 23,000 eighth graders in science, 19,300 12th graders in mathematics and 24,300 12th graders in reading from January to March 2024 — the first post-pandemic results for these grade levels.

The assessment evaluated approximately 23,000 eighth graders in science, 19,300 12th graders in mathematics and 24,300 12th graders in reading from January to March 2024 — the first post-pandemic results for these grade levels.

Test scores declined across multiple demographic groups, with the widest achievement gaps between lowest- and highest-performing students compared to any previous evaluations in each assessment.

Test scores declined across multiple demographic groups, with the widest achievement gaps between lowest- and highest-performing students compared to any previous evaluations in each assessment.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon reacted to these results by calling them confirmation of "a devastating trend." She pointed to money needing to be spent better "in the states" rather than by the federal government.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon reacted to these results by calling them confirmation of "a devastating trend." She pointed to money needing to be spent better "in the states" rather than by the federal government.

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Among high school seniors tested in 2024, only 22% achieved proficiency in mathematics and 35% reached proficiency in reading, while 45% scored below basic level in math and 32% scored below basic level in reading.</span

Among high school seniors tested in 2024, only 22% achieved proficiency in mathematics and 35% reached proficiency in reading, while 45% scored below basic level in math and 32% scored below basic level in reading.

The assessment evaluated approximately 23,000 eighth graders in science, 19,300 12th graders in mathematics and 24,300 12th graders in reading from January to March 2024, representing the first post-pandemic results for these grade levels.</span

The assessment evaluated approximately 23,000 eighth graders in science, 19,300 12th graders in mathematics and 24,300 12th graders in reading from January to March 2024, representing the first post-pandemic results for these grade levels.

Test score declines affected students across multiple demographic groups, with the widest achievement gaps between lowest- and highest-performing students compared to any previous evaluations in each assessment.</span

Test score declines affected students across multiple demographic groups, with the widest achievement gaps between lowest- and highest-performing students compared to any previous evaluations in each assessment.

Nearly one-third of 12th-graders reported missing three or more days of school in the month before taking the test in 2024, representing a 26% increase from 2019 attendance patterns.</span

Nearly one-third of 12th-graders reported missing three or more days of school in the month before taking the test in 2024, representing a 26% increase from 2019 attendance patterns.

While test scores present serious challenges, they represent just one measure of student success and shouldn't overshadow the broader needs students face in today's complex educational environment. Students require comprehensive mental health supports, educators need adequate resources, and schools must maintain safe learning environments to help children thrive academically and personally. The focus should be on addressing root causes like student engagement, attendance issues, and providing meaningful learning experiences rather than simply restructuring governance.

While test scores present serious challenges, they represent just one measure of student success and shouldn't overshadow the broader needs students face in today's complex educational environment. Students require comprehensive mental health supports, educators need adequate resources, and schools must maintain safe learning environments to help children thrive academically and personally. The focus should be on addressing root causes like student engagement, attendance issues, and providing meaningful learning experiences rather than simply restructuring governance.

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These devastating test results prove the federal education system has failed students despite spending trillions of dollars since the Department of Education was established. This is an economic emergency that threatens national security and workforce competitiveness. Returning education control to states will allow local communities and parents to innovate and tailor learning to student needs rather than continuing the broken federal approach.

These devastating test results prove the federal education system has failed students despite spending trillions of dollars since the Department of Education was established. This is an economic emergency that threatens national security and workforce competitiveness. Returning education control to states will allow local communities and parents to innovate and tailor learning to student needs rather than continuing the broken federal approach.

These test scores are just one measure of student success and shouldn't overshadow the broader needs students face in today's complex educational environment. Students require comprehensive mental health supports, educators need adequate resources and schools must maintain safe learning environments to help children thrive. The focus should be on addressing root causes — including student engagement and attendance issues — rather than simply restructuring governance.

These test scores are just one measure of student success and shouldn't overshadow the broader needs students face in today's complex educational environment. Students require comprehensive mental health supports, educators need adequate resources and schools must maintain safe learning environments to help children thrive. The focus should be on addressing root causes — including student engagement and attendance issues — rather than simply restructuring governance.

There's a 4% chance that the United States will eliminate the Department of Education through law or presidential reorganization before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 4% chance that the United States will eliminate the Department of Education through law or presidential reorganization before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Nations Report Card Shows Test Scores Hit Historic Lows in Math, Reading

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