NAEP Mathematics Student Achievement at Proficient Level (U.S. versus Florida), Grade 4
Although Florida fourth grade students are on par with national averages on NAEP* mathematics, less than half of U.S. and Florida fourth graders score at the Proficient level on NAEP mathematics. However, from 2003 to 2007, Florida students achieving at the Proficient level have increased by nine percent.
*NAEP 2007 mathematics achievement was scored on a scale of 0 to 300 for fourth graders. Students scoring 213 and lower were considered achieving below basic understanding in science, 214-248 had Basic level of achievement, those scoring 249-281 were Proficient, and Advanced students scored 282 or greater.
