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​HOW DID U.S. STUDENTS PERFORM ON THE MOST RECENT ASSESSMENTS?

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PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS AT OR ABOVE Proficient
​ Grade 4​ ​Grade 8 ​Grade 12
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​Technology & Engineering Literacy ​ ​ ​
​U.S. History ​ ​ ​
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NOTE: DoDEA = Department of Defense Education Activity (overseas and domestic schools). Year shown with achievement-level results is the most recent assessment year in that grade and subject combination. Not all assessments are administered at all grades. For more information on each subject, click on the report of interest in the menu at​ the top of this page under the report tab.​​​ Base year indicates the first assessment year in that grade and subject combination.

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