Kids Count Data Center

Definitions:

Basic level of achievement, 4^th grade reading:  Students should be able to locate relevant information, make simple inferences, and use their understanding of the text to identify details that support a given interpretation or conclusion. Students should be able to interpret the meaning of a word as it is used in the text.

Proficient level of achievement, 4^th grade reading:  Students should be able to integrate and interpret texts and apply their understanding of the text to draw conclusions and make evaluations.

Data Source:

NAEP = National Assessment of Educational Progress

*Eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (income below 185% of poverty level).

National Center for Education Statistics

Note: Maps use the natural break classification method, which reflects patterns in the data by dividing the map into naturally occurring groups. Using statistical tools, this method determines cut-off points for each group by identifying large gaps in data values.