The 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for North Carolina and the nation are in.
Here are the details (using scale scores):
4th grade math: 3 points above the national average (statistically significant)
4th grade reading: 2 points below the national average (not statistically significant)
8th grade math: 4 points above the national average (statistically significant)
8th grade reading: 2 points below the national average (not statistically significant)
Bottom line: The state’s NAEP scores in reading and math are at or above the national average.
More analysis soon to come.
