How do U.S. students score in math and science in 8th grade?

At grade 8, average scores on the NAEP math assessment steadily gained 22 points from 1990 to 2013, but were still below the proficient level in 2013.

The average 8^th grade NAEP science score was below the proficient level in 2011 for every racial/ethnic group.

• 8^th grade math scores increased modestly over time for all racial/ethnic groups.
• By 2013, the average score of blacks was just above the basic level, whereas whites and Asians/Pacific Islanders had scores near and above the proficient level, respectively.

• The average 8^th grade science score of American Indians/Alaska Natives reached the basic level in 2011, while the scores for blacks and Hispanics remained below the basic level.