About
Terms
SQL
SELECT grade_level, (SUM(merged_proficient_or_above_count) * 100.0) / CAST(SUM(student_subgroup_total_tested) AS NUMERIC) AS proficiency_rate FROM stats_v3 WHERE stats_v3.data_level = 'STATE' AND stats_v3.student_group = 'ALL_STUDENTS' AND grade_level = 'GRADE_8' AND subject = 'ELA' AND school_year = '2022-23' AND merged_proficient_or_above_count IS NOT NULL AND student_subgroup_total_tested IS NOT NULL AND student_subgroup_total_tested > 0 GROUP BY grade_level
Notable Events
Alabama (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Scantron series. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment, the Scantron series. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment, the Scantron series. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2016 English Language Arts Standards, the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 94.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Alabama (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2016 Revised Mathematics Alabama Course of Study Standards, the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 93.9%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Alabama (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment, the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alabama (2020-21): Science participation rates in 2021 were 93.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Alabama (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2021 English Language Arts Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools (PEAKS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new math assessment, the Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools (PEAKS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new science assessment, the Alaska Science Assessment (ASA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 64.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Alaska (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 64%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Alaska (2020-21): In 2021, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Alaska (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Alaska Innovative Assement System (AK STAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new math assessment, the Alaska Innovative Assement System (AK STAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment based on updated cut scores. The science assessment began to assess Grades 5 and 8, rather than Grades 4 and 8 as in prior years. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Alaska (2022-23): Results for 2023 are not comparable to 2022 for ELA. This is due to the changes to the cut scores for ELA and mathematics assessments as adopted by the State Board in January 2024.
Alaska (2022-23): Results for 2023 are not comparable to 2022 for math. This is due to the changes to the cut scores for ELA and mathematics assessments as adopted by the State Board in January 2024.
Arizona (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, AzMERIT. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arizona (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, AzMERIT. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arizona (2020-21): In 2021, the state renamed the AzMERIT assessment the AzM2.
Arizona (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 84%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Arizona (2020-21): In 2021, the state renamed the AzMERIT assessment the AzM2.
Arizona (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 86%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Arizona (2020-21): In 2021, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Arizona (2021-22): In 2022, the state renamed the ELA assessment the Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA), but did not change cut scores.
Arizona (2021-22): In 2022, the state renamed the math assessment the Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA), but did not change cut scores.
Arizona (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment, AzSCI. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new reading assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new science assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new stem assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new writing assessment, ACT Aspire. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2017-18): In 2018, the state developed new ELA cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years. The ELA score combines results from English, Reading, and Writing, but there were no changes in the benchmarks for these individual subject areas.
Arkansas (2017-18): In 2018, the state developed new stem cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years. The STEM score combines results from Science and Mathematics, but there were no changes in the benchmarks for these individual subject areas.
Arkansas (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new ELA assessment, ATLAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new math assessment, ATLAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new science assessment, ATLAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Arkansas (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new reading assessment, ATLAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
California (2013-14): In 2014, no ELA assessment data are available due to field testing.
California (2013-14): In 2014, no math assessment data are available due to field testing.
California (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
California (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
California (2014-15): In 2015, no science assessment data are available.
California (2015-16): In 2016, no science assessment data are available.
California (2016-17): In 2017, no science assessment data are available.
California (2017-18): In 2018, no science assessment data are available.
California (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the California Science Test (CAST). Results are not comparable to prior years.
California (2020-21): In California, assessment participation rates overall (including ELA) in 2021 were 24%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
California (2020-21): In California, assessment participation rates overall (including math) in 2021 were 24%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Colorado (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Colorado (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Colorado (2014-15): 2015 was the last year of the statewide social studies assessment.
Colorado (2020-21): In 2021, ELA was only tested in grades 3, 5, and 7.
Colorado (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 71.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Colorado (2020-21): In 2021, math was only tested in grades 4, 6, and 8.
Colorado (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 67.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Colorado (2020-21): In 2021, science was only tested in grade 8.
Colorado (2020-21): Science participation rates in 2021 were 54.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Colorado (2021-22): In 2022, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Colorado (2022-23): In 2023, CMAS science assessments were aligned to the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards. CMAS science assessments from prior years were based on different academic standards and results cannot be compared.
Connecticut (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Connecticut (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Connecticut (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Connecticut (2020-21): In Connecticut, the assessment participation rate across ELA and math in 2021 was 93.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Connecticut (2020-21): In Connecticut, the assessment participation rate across ELA and math in 2021 was 93.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Connecticut (2020-21): Science rates cannot be displayed visually for 2021 due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., the number of test takers).
Connecticut (2020-21): In Connecticut, the assessment participation rate across ELA and math in 2021 was 92.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Delaware (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2010 Common Core State Standards, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Delaware (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2010 Common Core State Standards, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Delaware (2016-17): In 2017, no social studies assessment data are available due to field testing.
Delaware (2017-18): In 2018, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Delaware (2017-18): In 2018, no social studies assessment data are available due to field testing.
Delaware (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2013 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the Delaware System of Student Assessment - Science (DeSSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Delaware (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new social studies assessment aligned to the 2017 social studies standards, the Delaware System of Student Assessment - Social Studies (DeSSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Delaware (2020-21): In Delaware, assessment participation rates overall in 2021 were 60%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Delaware (2020-21): In Delaware, assessment participation rates overall in 2021 were 60%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Delaware (2020-21): In Delaware, assessment participation rates overall in 2021 were 60%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Delaware (2020-21): In Delaware, assessment participation rates overall in 2021 were 60%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Delaware (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered only administered the social studies to grade 8; this year is a new baseline for grade 8.
Delaware (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new assessment to grades 4 and 6 in social studies; this year is a new baseline for these grades.
Delaware (2024-25): Delaware social studies data are not currently available for 2025.
District of Columbia (2018-19): In 2019, D.C. administered a new science assessment, the DC Science Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
District of Columbia (2020-21): In 2021, D.C. received a federal waiver from administering the annual ELA assessment. No data are available.
District of Columbia (2020-21): In 2021, D.C. received a federal waiver from administering the annual math assessment. No data are available.
District of Columbia (2020-21): In 2021, D.C. received a federal waiver from administering the annual science assessment. No data are available.
District of Columbia (2023-24): In 2024, D.C. administered a new ELA assessment, the DC CAPE. Results are comparable to prior years.
District of Columbia (2023-24): In 2024, D.C. administered a new math assessment, the DC CAPE. Results are comparable to prior years.
District of Columbia (2023-24): D.C. science data are not currently available for 2024.
District of Columbia (2024-25): D.C. science data are not currently available for 2025.
Florida (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Florida (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Florida (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new science assessment based on updated cut scores (results were retroactively updated to correspond to 2016 results). Results are comparable to future years.
Florida (2015-16): In 2016, the state changed the name of the science assessment to the Statewide Science Assessment, but the results are comparable to the prior year.
Florida (2020-21): In Florida, math assessment participation rates overall in 2021 were 93%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Florida (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2020 B.E.S.T. standards, the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Florida (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2020 B.E.S.T. standards, the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Georgia (2013-14): 2014 was the last year of the statewide reading assessment.
Georgia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Georgia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Georgia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new science assessment, Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Georgia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new social studies assessment, Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Georgia (2023-24): "The 2023-24 school year was the first year of implementation of Georgia’s new K-12 Mathematics Standards and associated mathematics assessments. The State Board approved new mathematics achievement standards (cut scores) for the Proficient and Distinguished Learner levels on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments (Levels 3 and 4).
Hawaii (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Hawaii (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Hawaii (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new science assessment, Hawaii Science Assessment - HCPS III. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Idaho (2020-21): In 2021, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Idaho (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the Idaho State Science Standards (ISSS). The assessment name did not change, but results are not comparable to prior years.
Idaho (2024-25): Beginning in 2025, the Idaho State Board of Education stopped reporting ELA assessment results disaggregated by both grade and student subgroup.
Idaho (2024-25): Beginning in 2025, the Idaho State Board of Education stopped reporting math assessment results disaggregated by both grade and student subgroup.
Idaho (2024-25): Beginning in 2025, the Idaho State Board of Education stopped reporting science assessment results disaggregated by both grade and student subgroup.
Illinois (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new ELA assessment, Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment, Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2020-21): In Illinois, the IAR participation rate in 2021 was 70.0%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Illinois (2020-21): In Illinois, the IAR participation rate in 2021 was 70.0%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Illinois (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the updated Illinois Learning Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new math assessment based on updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Illinois (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new science assessment based on updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on updated college- and career-ready 2014 Indiana Academic Standards. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment based on updated college- and career-ready 2014 Indiana Academic Standards. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the ILEARN. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment, the ILEARN. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the ILEARN. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the ILEARN. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Indiana (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards (IAS) for Science and Computer Science, the ILEARN. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Iowa (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Iowa Assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Iowa (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new math assessment, the Iowa Assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Iowa (2014-15): The first year of available science assessment data is 2015.
Iowa (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Iowa (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment, the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Iowa (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kansas (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards (KCCRS).
Kansas (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment based on the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards (KCCRS).
Kansas (2018-19): Data may not be displayed in 2019 for science due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., student counts of test takers).
Kansas (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 94.4%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kansas (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 94.4%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kansas (2020-21): Data may not be displayed in 2021 for science due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., student counts of test takers).
Kansas (2024-25): Data may not be displayed in 2025 for ELA due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., student counts of test takers).
Kansas (2024-25): Data may not be displayed in 2025 for math due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., student counts of test takers).
Kansas (2024-25): Data may not be displayed in 2025 for science due to missing information in raw data files from the State Education Agency that is needed for visual purposes (e.g., student counts of test takers).
Kentucky (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new ELA assessment, K-PREP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new math assessment, K-PREP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new assessment, K-PREP. However, science results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous KCCT assessment.
Kentucky (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new assessment, K-PREP. However, social studies results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous KCCT assessment.
Kentucky (2014-15): Data are not currently available for science in 2015.
Kentucky (2015-16): Data are not currently available for science in 2016.
Kentucky (2016-17): Data are not currently available for science in 2017.
Kentucky (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment based on updated science academic standards. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 86.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kentucky (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 86.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kentucky (2020-21): Science participation rates in 2021 were 86.4%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kentucky (2020-21): In 2021, no social studies assessment data are available due to field testing.
Kentucky (2020-21): Writing participation rates in 2021 were 85.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Kentucky (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new math assessment, the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment, the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Kentucky (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new writing assessment, the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Louisiana (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Louisiana (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment based on updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Louisiana (2015-16): In 2016, no social studies assessment data are available due to field testing.
Louisiana (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new social studies assessment. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Louisiana (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new assessment, LEAP 2025. However, ELA results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous LEAP assessment.
Louisiana (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new assessment, LEAP 2025. However, math results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous LEAP assessment.
Louisiana (2017-18): In 2018, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Louisiana (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new assessment, LEAP 2025. However, social studies results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous LEAP assessment.
Louisiana (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, LEAP 2025, based on updated science academic standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the eMPowerME. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment, the eMPowerME. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the MAP Growth - NWEA assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 89%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Maine (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new math assessment, the MAP Growth - NWEA assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 89%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Maine (2020-21): In 2021, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Maine (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment, the Maine Science Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Maine Through Year Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maine (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new math assessment, the Maine Through Year Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2016-17): In 2017, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Maryland (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2020-21): In Fall 2021, students took the assessment for the grade or course in which they were enrolled in Spring 2021 when the assessment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example: a current 4th grader took the 3rd grade English ELA or Mathematics test.
Maryland (2020-21): In Fall 2021, students took the assessment for the grade or course in which they were enrolled in Spring 2021 when the assessment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example: a current 4th grader took the 3rd grade English ELA or Mathematics test.
Maryland (2020-21): In Fall 2021, students took the assessment for the grade or course in which they were enrolled in Spring 2021 when the assessment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the MCAP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new math assessment, the MCAP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Maryland (2022-23): Spring 2023 was the first year for which scores were reported for the MCAP social studies assessment.
Massachusetts (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, PARCC. However, districts were allowed to choose whether to administer the Legacy MCAS or the PARCC assessment in [2015] and results reflect both assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, PARCC. However, districts were allowed to choose whether to administer the Legacy MCAS or the PARCC assessment in [2015] and results reflect both assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2015-16): In 2016, districts were allowed to choose whether to administer the Legacy MCAS or the PARCC assessment and results reflect both assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2015-16): In 2016, districts were allowed to choose whether to administer the Legacy MCAS or the PARCC assessment and results reflect both assessments. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2015-16): In 2016, no science assessment data are available.
Massachusetts (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2011 Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, the Next-Gen MCAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2011 Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, the Next-Gen MCAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2017 Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. However, results are comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2017 Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. However, results are comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2016 Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework, the Next-Gen MCAS. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Massachusetts (2024-25): Spring 2025 was the first year for which scores were reported for the MCAS social studies assessment (Grade 8 civics)
Michigan (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the M-STEP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the M-STEP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new science assessment, the M-STEP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the M-STEP. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2017-18): In 2018, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Michigan (2018-19): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2018-19): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2018-19): In 2019, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Michigan (2020-21): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 for the M-STEP were approximately 70%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Michigan (2020-21): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 for the M-STEP were approximately 70%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Michigan (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment based on new Michigan Science Standards (MSS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2020-21): Science participation rates in 2021 were approximately 61%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Michigan (2020-21): Social studies participation rates in 2021 were approximately 61%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Michigan (2021-22): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2021-22): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2021-22): Due to the low participation rates on the new science assessment in 2021, a standard setting for the M-STEP science assessment was also held after the 2022 administration to review the established Performance Levels. The result of this standard setting was a moderate change in Performance Level ranges as compared to the 2021 ranges. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Michigan (2022-23): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2022-23): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2023-24): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2023-24): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2024-25): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP ELA assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2024-25): Beginning in 2019, Michigan administered the M-STEP math assessment only to students in Grades 3-7, and administered the PSAT to students in Grade 8. Raw data files disaggregate these results.
Michigan (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the M-STEP aligned to the 2019 Revised standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered a new math assessment, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered a new writing assessment, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2005-06): In 2006, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2003 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II (MCA-II). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2005-06): In 2006, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2003 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II (MCA-II). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2007-08): In 2008, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2003 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II (MCA-II). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2008-09): State-level student subgroup data is not currently available for science in 2009.
Minnesota (2010-11): In 2011, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2007 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III (MCA-III). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2009 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III (MCA-III). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2010 Minnesota Academic Standards, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III (MCA-III). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Minnesota (2018-19): In 2019, the state began to report outcomes that aggregate results for the regular and alternate assessments. Comparisons to prior years should be made with caution.
Minnesota (2018-19): In 2019, the state began to report outcomes that aggregate results for the regular and alternate assessments. Comparisons to prior years should be made with caution.
Minnesota (2018-19): In 2019, the state began to report outcomes that aggregate results for the regular and alternate assessments. Comparisons to prior years should be made with caution.
Minnesota (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2019 Minnesota Academic Standards in Science, the MCA IV assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Mississippi (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Mississippi (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Mississippi (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), based on the 2016 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Mississippi (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment, the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), based on the 2016 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Mississippi (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), based on the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. This included a change from four to five proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the Common Core State Standards for ELA and Mathematics and updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment based on the Common Core State Standards for ELA and Mathematics and updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the Missouri Learning Standards for ELA and Mathematics and updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment based on the Missouri Learning Standards for ELA and Mathematics and updated cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the Revised Missouri Learning Standards for ELA and Mathematics and new performance level cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment based on the Revised Missouri Learning Standards for ELA and Mathematics and new performance level cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Missouri (2017-18): In 2018, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Missouri (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment based on the Missouri Learning Standards for Science and new performance level cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Montana (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment, the Montana Science Assessment, aligned to the 2016 Montana Content Standards (MCS) in Science. This is the first year of available science data. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Montana (2023-24): In 2024, most districts choose to administer the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC), while about one-third administered the MAST assessment. These ELA data reflect only the districts administering the SBAC.
Montana (2023-24): In 2024, most districts choose to administer the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC), while about one-third administered the MAST assessment. These math data reflect only the districts administering the SBAC.
Montana (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year (MAST) assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Montana (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new math assessment, the Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year (MAST) assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2015-16): 2016 was the last year of the statewide writing assessment.
Nebraska (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the 2014 Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for ELA, with new performance level cut scores. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2017-18): In 2018, the state reviewed the ELA cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years. Results cannot be displayed due to a lack of tested counts this year.
Nebraska (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment based on the 2015 Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for math, with new performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new assessment, the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS). However, science results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous NeSA assessment.
Nebraska (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 94.4%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Nebraska (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 94.3%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Nebraska (2020-21): In 2021, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Nebraska (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment based on the 2017 Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for science, with new performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the 2021 revised College and Career Ready Standards for ELA, with new performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new math assessment based on updated performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2023-24): In 2024, the state updated the ELA assessment performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nebraska (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new math assessment based on the 2022 CCR Mathematics Standards, with new performance level cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nevada (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nevada (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nevada (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new science assessment, the Nevada Science Assessment. This is the first year of availale science data. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Nevada (2020-21): In Nevada, assessment participation rates in ELA in 2021 were 68%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Nevada (2020-21): In Nevada, assessment participation rates in math in 2021 were 54%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Nevada (2020-21): In Nevada, assessment participation rates in science in 2021 were 66%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New Hampshire (2013-14): Data are not currently available for science in 2014.
New Hampshire (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Hampshire (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Hampshire (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment as part of the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Hampshire (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment as part of the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Hampshire (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment as part of the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS), aligned to the 2016 NH College and Career Ready Science Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Hampshire (2020-21): In New Hampshire, assessment participation rates in ELA in 2021 were 82.1%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New Hampshire (2020-21): In New Hampshire, assessment participation rates in math in 2021 were 81.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New Hampshire (2020-21): In New Hampshire, assessment participation rates in science in 2021 were 85.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New Jersey (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Jersey (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the PARCC assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New Jersey (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new assessment, the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), a shortened version of the former PARCC assessment. Results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the PARCC assessment.
New Jersey (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new assessment, the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), a shortened version of the former PARCC assessment. Results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the PARCC assessment.
New Jersey (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA). Data are not available for science prior to 2019.
New Jersey (2020-21): In 2021, New Jersey received a federal waiver from administering the annual state ELA assessment.
New Jersey (2020-21): In 2021, New Jersey received a federal waiver from administering the annual state math assessment.
New Jersey (2020-21): In 2021, New Jersey received a federal waiver from administering the annual state science assessment.
New Mexico (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the MSSA. However, the state reported that only about 10% of public school students participated in testing, affecting valid interpretations of the data. Results cannot be compared to other years. Sufficient data are not available for visualizations.
New Mexico (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new math assessment, the MSSA. However, the state reported that only about 10% of public school students participated in testing, affecting valid interpretations of the data. Results cannot be compared to other years. Sufficient data are not available for visualizations.
New Mexico (2020-21): Data are not available for science in 2021.
New Mexico (2021-22): In 2022, the state established new ELA cut scores and proficiency level criteria. Results are considered a new baseline for the assessment.
New Mexico (2021-22): In 2022, the state established new math cut scores and proficiency level criteria. Results are considered a new baseline for the assessment.
New Mexico (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new science assessment, aligned to the NM STEM Ready! Science Standards, the New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness (NMASR). Results are considered a new baseline for the assessment and should not be compared to prior years.
New York (2009-10): 2010 was the last year of the statewide social studies assessment.
New York (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the 2010 New York College and Career Ready Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new math assessment based on the 2010 New York College and Career Ready Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2017-18): In 2018, the state reduced the ELA test length from three to two sessions, and updated assessment cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2017-18): In 2018, the state reduced the math test length from three to two sessions, and updated assessment cut scores. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2020-21): In New York, ELA participation rates in 2021 were 41.90%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New York (2020-21): In New York, math participation rates in 2021 were 39.90%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New York (2020-21): In New York, science participation rates in 2021 were 32.40%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
New York (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment based on the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new math assessment based on the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
New York (2022-23): In 2022, science was only tested in grade 8 (grade 4 no longer tested).
New York (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2016 New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new ELA assessment with 5 achievement levels based on the Common Core State Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new math assessment with 5 achievement levels based on the Common Core State Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new science assessment with 5 achievement levels based on the Common Core State Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment, the End-of-Grade (EOG) Tests - Edition 5. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new ELA assessment with 4 proficiency levels for Grades 4-8, the EOG Tests - Edition 5. Students in Grade 3 still completed the ELA EOG Tests - Edition 4 with 5 proficiency levels in 2021. ELA results for students in Grades 4-8 are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2020-21): In North Carolina, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 93%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
North Carolina (2020-21): In North Carolina, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 93%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
North Carolina (2020-21): In 2021, the state changed the number of performance levels on the science assessment from 5 to 4 by combining the lower 2 levels into one category. The state reports that the results are comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2020-21): In North Carolina, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 93%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
North Carolina (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new ELA assessment with 4 proficiency levels for Grade 3, the EOG Tests - Edition 5. Students in Grades 4-8 began taking the EOG Tests - Edition 5 in 2021. ELA results for students in Grade 3 are not comparable to prior years.
North Carolina (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2023 North Carolina Science Standard Course of Study Standards, the End-of-Grade (EOG) Tests - Edition 3. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2017 North Dakota ELA K-12 Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2017 North Dakota math K-12 Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2019 North Dakota Science Content Standards. This was the first year the state administered the science assessment in the spring. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new ELA assessment with new cut scores, the ND A-PLUS assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new math assessment with new cut scores, the ND A-PLUS assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
North Dakota (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new science assessment with new cut scores, the ND A-PLUS assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Ohio (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered Ohio's State Tests aligned to the 2010 Common Score State Standards in ELA. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Ohio (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered Ohio's State Tests aligned to the 2010 Common Score State Standards in math. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Ohio (2016-17): 2017 was the last year of the statewide social studies assessment.
Ohio (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2017 state ELA standards. However, cut scores remained unchanged, so results are comparable to prior years.
Ohio (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2017 state math standards. However, cut scores remained unchanged, so results are comparable to prior years.
Ohio (2020-21): In 2021, Ohio administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2018 state science standards. However, cut scores remained unchanged. Results should be interpreted with caution
Oklahoma (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new ELA assessment as part of the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), aligned to the 2014 Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new math assessment as part of the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), aligned to the 2016 Oklahoma Academic Standards for math. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new science assessment as part of the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), aligned to the 2014 Oklahoma Academic Standards for science. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2020-21): In Oklahoma, the assessment participation rate across grades in 2021 was 92%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution. State-level aggregates not currently available.
Oklahoma (2020-21): In Oklahoma, the assessment participation rate across grades in 2021 was 92%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution. State-level aggregates not currently available.
Oklahoma (2020-21): In Oklahoma, the assessment participation rate across grades in 2021 was 91%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution. State-level aggregates not currently available.
Oklahoma (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2020 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science (OAS-Science). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2021 Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2022 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oklahoma (2024-25): In 2025, the state returned to ELA cut scores used in 2023. Results are not comparable to 2024.
Oklahoma (2024-25): In 2025, the state returned to math cut scores used in 2023. Results are not comparable to 2024.
Oregon (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oregon (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oregon (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2014 Next Gen Science Standards, the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) Science Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Oregon (2020-21): In 2021, ELA was only tested in grades 3, 6, and 7.
Oregon (2020-21): ELA participation rates in 2021 were 33.20%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Oregon (2020-21): In 2021, math was only tested in grades 4, 7, and 8.
Oregon (2020-21): Math participation rates in 2021 were 30.70%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Oregon (2020-21): Science participation rates in 2021 were 32.30%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Oregon (2021-22): In 2022, the ELA assessment was aligned to the 2019 Oregon ELA and Literacy Standards, but changes do not reflect new cut scores and do not affect comparability over time.
Pennsylvania (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards (PCS), the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Pennsylvania (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards (PCS), the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Pennsylvania (2020-21): In Pennsylvania, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 71%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Pennsylvania (2020-21): In Pennsylvania, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 71%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Pennsylvania (2020-21): In Pennsylvania, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 71%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Pennsylvania (2024-25): In 2025, no science assessment data are not available due to field testing.
Rhode Island (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Rhode Island (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment, the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Rhode Island (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment, the RI Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Carolina (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned with the 2015 SC College- and Career-Ready Standards for ELA, the SC READY. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Carolina (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment aligned with the 2015 SC College- and Career-Ready Standards for math, the SC READY. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Carolina (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2014 South Carolina Science Academic Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Carolina (2018-19): 2019 was the last year of the statewide social studies assessment.
South Carolina (2020-21): In South Carolina, the overall assessment participation rate in 2021 across all students was 87.90%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
South Carolina (2020-21): In South Carolina, the overall assessment participation rate in 2021 across all students was 87.90%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
South Carolina (2020-21): In 2021 and beyond, science was only tested in grades 4 and 6 (grade 8 no longer tested).
South Carolina (2020-21): In South Carolina, the overall assessment participation rate in 2021 across all students was 87.90%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
South Carolina (2023-24): In 2024, no science assessment data are not available due to field testing.
South Carolina (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned with the 2024 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Dakota (2004-05): In 2005, no math assessment data are currently available.
South Dakota (2013-14): In 2014, no ELA assessment data are available due to field testing.
South Dakota (2013-14): In 2014, no math assessment data are available due to field testing.
South Dakota (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Dakota (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Dakota (2016-17): In 2017, the state piloted a new science assessment, the South Dakota Science Assessment 1.0 (SDSA 1.0). Results are not comparable to prior years.
South Dakota (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment, the South Dakota Science Assessment 2.0 (SDSA 2.0). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Tennessee (2014-15): Data are not currently available for social studies in 2015.
Tennessee (2015-16): In 2016, no ELA assessment data are available, as the state cancelled Grade 3-8 state assessments due to challenges with the testing vendor.
Tennessee (2015-16): In 2016, no math assessment data are available, as the state cancelled Grade 3-8 state assessments due to challenges with the testing vendor.
Tennessee (2015-16): In 2016, no science assessment data are available, as the state cancelled Grade 3-8 state assessments due to challenges with the testing vendor.
Tennessee (2015-16): In 2016, no social studies assessment data are available, as the state cancelled Grade 3-8 state assessments due to challenges with the testing vendor.
Tennessee (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the TNReady. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Tennessee (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new math assessment, the TNReady. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Tennessee (2016-17): In 2017, the state administered a new assessment, the TNReady. However, science results are comparable to prior years as there were no cut score changes from the previous TCAP science assessment.
Tennessee (2016-17): In 2017, no social studies assessment data are available due to field testing.
Tennessee (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the TNReady. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Tennessee (2018-19): In 2019, no science assessment data are available due to field testing.
Tennessee (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2016 Tennessee Academic Standards for Science. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Tennessee (2023-24): In 2024, the state updated the TNReady to reflect the 2021 Tennessee Academic Standards in Math. However, results remain comparable to the 2017 math baseline.
Texas (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new math assessment, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new science assessment, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new writing assessment, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. Although the assessment name did not change, results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2016-17): In 2017, Texas changed from three to four proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results may not be comparable to prior years.
Texas (2016-17): In 2017, Texas changed from three to four proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results may not be comparable to prior years.
Texas (2016-17): In 2017, Texas changed from three to four proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results may not be comparable to prior years.
Texas (2016-17): In 2017, Texas changed from three to four proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results may not be comparable to prior years.
Texas (2016-17): In 2017, Texas changed from three to four proficiency levels on the state assessment. Results may not be comparable to prior years.
Texas (2020-21): 2021 was the last year of the statewide stand-alone writing assessment.
Texas (2022-23): In 2023, the state re-designed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2022-23): In 2023, the state re-designed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2022-23): In 2023, the state re-designed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Texas (2022-23): In 2023, the state re-designed the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the SAGE assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new math assessment, the SAGE assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2013-14): In 2014, the state administered a new science assessment, the SAGE assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2015 science standards for grades 6-8. Results are not comparable to prior years for those grade levels.
Utah (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2013 Utah Core Standards for ELA, the RISE assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2016 Utah Core Standards for ELA, the RISE assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Utah (2018-19): In 2019, the state renamed the former SAGE science assessment to RISE, but did not change the test blueprint or cut scores. Results are comparable to prior years.
Utah (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2015 science standards for grades 4-5. Results are not comparable to prior years for those grade levels.
Utah (2024-25): In 2025, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2023 P-12 English Language Arts Standards. Results are not comparable to prior years for those grade levels.
Vermont (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards, the Vermont Science Assessment (VTSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Vermont (2020-21): In Vermont, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 91.70%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Vermont (2020-21): In Vermont, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 91.60%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Vermont (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA, the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VCAP). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Vermont (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VCAP). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Vermont (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new science assessment, the Vermont Science Assessment (VTSA). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Vermont (2024-25): In 2025, no ELA assessment data are currently available.
Vermont (2024-25): In 2025, no math assessment data are currently available.
Vermont (2024-25): In 2025, no science assessment data are currently available.
Virginia (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered the first math assessment, the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Virginia (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered the first ELA assessment, the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Virginia (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered the first science assessment, the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Virginia (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered the first social studies assessment, the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Virginia (1997-98): In 1998, the state administered the first writing assessment, the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment.
Virginia (2003-04): In 2004, the state administered a new social studies assessment aligned to the 2001 History and Social Science content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2005-06): In 2006, the state administered a new math assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2005-06): In 2006, the state administered a new ELA assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2005-06): In 2006, the state administered a new writing assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2010-11): In 2011, the state administered a new social studies assessment aligned to the 2008 History and Social Science content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2011-12): In 2012, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2009 Mathematics content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new writing assessment aligned to the 2010 English content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2010 Science content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2012-13): In 2013, the state administered a new writing assessment aligned to the 2010 Writing content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2013-14): The last year of available social studies data is 2014.
Virginia (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2016 Mathematics content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2020-21): In Virginia, math participation rates in 2021 were 78.7%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Virginia (2020-21): In 2021, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2017 English content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Virginia (2020-21): In Virginia, science participation rates in 2021 were 80%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Virginia (2022-23): In 2023, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2018 Science content standards. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Washington (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2011 K-12 ELA Standards, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Washington (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2011 K-12 Math Standards, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Washington (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2013 K-12 Science Standards, the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Washington (2020-21): In 2021, Washington administered the ELA Smarter Balanced Assessment in Fall 2021 instead of Spring 2021. Students took the applicable grade level test that they would have completed in the spring (e.g., Students in Grade 4 in Fall 2021 took the applicable "Grade 3" test that they would have completed in Spring 2021).
Washington (2020-21): In 2021, Washington administered the math Smarter Balanced Assessment in Fall 2021 instead of Spring 2021. Students took the applicable grade level test that they would have completed in the spring (e.g., Students in Grade 4 in Fall 2021 took the applicable "Grade 3" test that they would have completed in Spring 2021).
Washington (2020-21): In 2021, Washington administered the state science assessment in Fall 2021 instead of Spring 2021. Students took the applicable grade level test that they would have completed in the spring (e.g., Students in Grade 6 in Fall 2021 took the applicable "Grade 5" test that they would have completed in Spring 2021).
West Virginia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
West Virginia (2014-15): In 2015, the state administered a new math assessment, the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
West Virginia (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the West Virginia General Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
West Virginia (2017-18): In 2018, the state administered a new math assessment, the West Virginia General Summative Assessment. Results are not comparable to prior years.
West Virginia (2018-19): The first year of available science data is 2019.
West Virginia (2020-21): In West Virginia, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 91%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
West Virginia (2020-21): In West Virginia, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 91%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
West Virginia (2020-21): In West Virginia, the assessment participation rate across subjects in 2021 was 91%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Wisconsin (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new ELA assessment, the Wisconsin Forward Exam. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new math assessment, the Wisconsin Forward Exam. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new science assessment, the Wisconsin Forward Exam. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2015-16): In 2016, the state administered a new social studies assessment, the Wisconsin Forward Exam. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2018-19): In 2019, the state administered a new science assessment aligned to the 2017 Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2020-21): In Wisconsin, ELA participation rates in 2021 were 85.7%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Wisconsin (2020-21): In Wisconsin, math participation rates in 2021 were 85.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Wisconsin (2020-21): In Wisconsin, science participation rates in 2021 were 84.6%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Wisconsin (2020-21): In Wisconsin, social studies participation rates in 2021 were 84.5%, which is lower than a typical year. Results should be interpreted with caution.
Wisconsin (2021-22): In 2022, the state administered a new social studies assessment aligned to the 2018 Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new ELA assessment aligned to the 2020 Wisconsin Standards for ELA. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Wisconsin (2023-24): In 2024, the state administered a new math assessment aligned to the 2021 Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics. Results are not comparable to prior years.
Math vs Reading Performance in Virginia by Grade Level (2012)
"Math vs reading in Virginia for 2012 by grade level"
Reading vs Science Performance in Georgia (2014)
"Reading vs science in Georgia for 2014"
ELA vs Social Studies Performance in Georgia for 2019 by English Proficiency Status
"ELA vs social studies in Georgia for 2019 by english proficiency status"
Achievement Gap in Writing Over Time between English Proficient and English Learning Students in Virginia
"Achievement gap in Virginia in writing over time between english proficient and english learning students"
Math vs Social Studies Performance in Texas for 2016 by English Proficiency Status
"Math vs social studies in Texas for 2016 by english proficiency status"
