National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Coverage of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in the Nexus archive.
- Oklahoma Student Performance Is Declining. Charter Schools Are an Exception
Oklahoma's student performance has declined, dropping to 48th in NAEP rankings, but charter schools, particularly brick-and-mortar ones serving Black and Hispanic students, have shown stronger performance. Data from 2024-25 shows 31 of 49 brick-and-mortar charter schools outperformed traditional schools, with notable examples like Deborah Brown Elementary School outscoring peers by 59 points. Virtual charters, however, largely underperformed except Oklahoma Connection Academy High School.
- Scores decline again for 13-year-old students in reading and mathematics
The 2023 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report shows declining reading and mathematics scores among 13-year-old students in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. The findings highlight ongoing concerns about academic performance in core subjects.