CA Reading Proficiency Scores
California is facing a literacy crisis. Nationally, California ranks 32nd in fourth-grade reading proficiency based on the latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores.
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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 ELA Proficiency in California Based on Income
There has been a persistent performance gap between low-income and non-low-income students over a decade, despite efforts made by California to improve reading scores. Nationally, California has the largest achievement gap between low-income and non-low-income students.
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YoY Fourth-Grade Reading Outcome Disparities Between Black and White Students
California has the third-largest gap nationally in fourth-grade reading outcomes between Black and white students.
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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.
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