How well do U.S. 4th grade students score in math and science in each state?

The states with the highest average math scores for 4^th grade public school students were concentrated primarily in the northern United States.

The average science score for 4th grade public school students in 2009 (149) was higher than in 2000 (145), but remained unchanged from 2007.

• In 2011, the nationwide average math score of 4^th grade public school students was 240, an increase from 234 in 2003.

• Of the 46 states and jurisdictions that participated in the 4^th grade science assessment, 24 states had scores that were higher than the national average, 12 were not significantly different, and 10 were lower.