2024 NATION’S REPORT CARD HIGHLIGHTS TENNESSEE COMMITMENT

Nashville, TN— Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) published the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, which highlights Tennessee’s unwavering commitment to public schools and scores that outpace the nation in reading and math.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—commonly called the Nation’s Report Card—provides estimates of student achievement across subjects, using a sampling of students within a subset of schools, and reflects national achievement trajectories.

This year’s NAEP administration, the second since 2019, shows that the percent of 4th and 8th grade Tennessee students meeting grade level expectations has increased and is performing above the national average in both reading and math.

“I never cease to be amazed by the resilience of Tennessee’s educators and how they continue to be relentlessly focused on improving student outcomes, as seen by the 2024 NAEP results,” said Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education. “While we know there is still much work to do, we are thankful for historic investments by Governor Lee and the General Assembly, and we appreciate the continued work of district leaders and educators to implement the right interventions and supports to continue moving our students forward.”

Find key takeaways from Tennessee’s 4th and 8th grade results in reading and math from the 2024 NAEP administration below:

  • 4th Grade Reading Tennessee NAEP Results:
    • Overall, 32% of tested students scored as proficient, a two-point increase from 2022, outpacing the nation (30% proficiency rate nationwide)
    • 1-point increase for male, female, and English learner students
    • 5-point decrease for students with disabilities
  • 8th Grade Reading Tennessee NAEP Results:
    • Overall, 32% of tested students scored as proficient, a four-point increase from 2022, outpacing the nation (29% proficiency rate nationwide)
    • 15-point increase for English learners
    • 5-point increase for male students
    • 1-point increase for both female students and students with disabilities
  • 4th Grade Math Tennessee NAEP Results:
    • Overall, 42% of tested students scored proficient, a six-point increase from 2022, outpacing the nation (40% proficiency rate nationwide)
    • 11-point increase for English learners
    • 3-point increase for both male and female students
    • 2-point decrease for students with disabilities
  • 8th Grade Math Tennessee NAEP Results: 
    •   Overall, 31% of students score as proficient, a seven-point increase from 2022, outpacing the nation (27% proficiency rate nationwide)
    • 13-point increase for English learners
    • 6-point increase for male students
    • 2-point increase for female students
    • 1-point decrease for students with disabilities

The Nation’s Report Card provides a broad, national overview of student achievement and trends, but it does not directly align with state standards or assess individual student performance. In contrast, the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) assessment is aligned with Tennessee’s academic standards, offering insights into individual student performance and helping identify areas for targeted support within specific schools and districts. Together, they provide a comprehensive picture of student progress both nationally and within the state. Read more about NAEP’s comparison to the TCAP here.

About the Assessment 

Since 1969, the National Assessment of Educational Progress has been the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in public and private schools in the United States know and are able to do in various subjects. In 2024, NCES administered the NAEP mathematics and reading assessments to 4th and 8th graders in public and private schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity schools, Puerto Rico (mathematics only). The assessments were administered between January and March of 2024. Results for states and districts are for public schools only. Approximately 112,700 4th graders from approximately 5,770 schools and 111,300 8th graders from approximately 5,170 schools participated in the 2024 mathematics and reading assessments.

Learn more about NAEP from the National Center for Education Statistics. Visit www.nationsreportcard.gov to view the report.

For Tennessee Department of Education media inquiries, contact [email protected].

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