Nation’s Report Card Shows Missouri Math and Reading Scores Dropped From 2019 to 2022
December 14, 2022 5:19AM CST
(MISSOURINET) – The nation’s report card shows reading and math test scores took a steep decline among K-12 public schools across the country, including in Missouri, from 2019 to 2022. Missouri fourth grade math scores declined eight points while eight grade math scores declined nine points. Reading scores among fourth graders are down 25 points while eight graders saw a decline of five points. Missouri Board of Education Vice President Carol Hallquist indicates what she thinks led to the declines.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress information is based upon sampling from 100 Missouri schools.