K-12 U.S. students rank an unimpressive 38th in math and 24th in science out of 71 industrialized nations
- Pew Research Center
Only 40% of 4th graders, 33% of 8th graders, and 25% of 12th graders nationally were identified as proficient in math
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Only 38% of 4th graders, 34% of 8th graders, and 22% of 12th graders rated as proficient or better in science
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)