CA Reading Proficiency Scores

California is facing a literacy crisis. Nationally, California ranks 33rd in fourth-grade reading proficiency based on the latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores.

The data is clear and irrefutable, we must urgently solve this problem so that are children are able to read and unlock future opportunities.

YoY Third-Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Proficiency in California Based on Income

There has been a persistent performance gap between low-income and non-low-income students for decades, despite efforts made by California to improve reading scores. Nationally, California has one of the largest achievement gaps between low-income and non-low-income students.

YoY Fourth-Grade Reading Outcome Disparities Between Black and White Students

Black students in California rank 39th (out of 42) in the nation in fourth-grade reading scores. They are scoring lower in 2024 than they did in 2002.

YoY Fourth-Grade Reading Outcome Disparities Between English Learners and Non-English Learners

Reading proficiency gaps in California between English learners and non-English learners has widened over the past 20 years.