Focus on literacy and math remains critical following release of Nation’s Report Card

1/29/2025

Ohio among states with scores higher than national average

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, released its 2024 results for grades 4 and 8 in reading and math. These assessments, conducted between January and March 2024, measure educational achievement across the country.

Nationwide, reading scores in grades 4 and 8 decreased from the 2022 results. Fourth grade math scores improved, while eighth grade math performance remained stable with no significant changes.

These results highlight the importance of focusing on improving literacy and math achievement. Ohio’s school leaders can leverage this data, along with other state and local measures, to make informed decisions not only for instructional areas but also to address non-academic barriers to achievement. 

Ohio’s Performance: 

• Ohio's scores were higher than the national average across all grades and subjects. 

• Ohio's reading and math scores in grades 4 and 8 remained steady compared to 2022 levels. 

• The average reading score in Ohio was higher than 11 states, comparable to 35, and lower than 5. 

• The average math score in Ohio was higher than 17 states, comparable to 31, and lower than 3. 

• The average reading score in Ohio was higher than 22 states, comparable to 26, and lower than 3. 

• The average math score in Ohio was higher than 28 states, comparable to 22, and lower than 1. 

• Ohio 8th graders scored 3 points higher than the national average in reading. 

• Ohio 8th graders scored 7 points higher than the national average in math.