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Definitions: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, is a national measure of student achievement that is taken by samplings of students in each state and nationwide. Tests in reading and mathematics are administered every two years and science tests are administered every four years. NAEP provides a means of comparing the progress of states in raising student achievement (www.doe.virginia.gov).

There are four achievement levels for this test: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. This indicator refers to the percent of students achieving a proficient level.

Economically disadvantaged is defined as those students eligible for free or discounted school lunch.

Data Source: Virginia Department of Education

Footnotes: S - NAEP reporting standards were not met since the sample size was too small.

Last updated: April 2013