Grade 4 Reading Proficiency

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results from 1992 to present. Source: The Nation's Report Card

Achievement Level Distribution Over Time

Below Basic: Does not demonstrate even partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills.
Basic: Partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills.
Proficient: Solid academic performance demonstrating competency.
Advanced: Superior performance beyond proficient grade-level mastery.

Trend: Students At or Above Basic

Trend: Students At or Above Proficient

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Sample sizes range from ~108,000 to ~222,000 fourth-graders per assessment cycle. Source: NCES/NAEP

Sample Questions

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