U.S. public schools: eighth grade reading proficiency, by state 2015

The statistic shows the eighth grade reading proficiency level in public schools of the United States in 2015, by state. In 2015, 46 percent of eighth grade public school students in Massachusetts performed at or above the proficient level in reading.

Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in reading in the United States in 2015, by state

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Release date

November 2015

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United States

Survey time period

2015

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There are four achievement levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. Proficient represents solid academic mastery for 4th graders. Students reaching this level have demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter, including subject matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the subject matter.

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