The statistic shows the eighth grade mathematics proficiency in the U.S. in 2015, by state. In 2015, around 32 percent of eighth grade public school students nationwide performed at or above the proficient level in mathematics.
Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state
Characteristic
Share of students proficient or better in mathematics
This indicator represents the proportion of a state’s eighth grade students in public schools that has met or exceeded the proficiency standard in mathematics. For the fourth grade, the proficient level (scores 299–332) represents solid academic performance and demonstrates competency over challenging subject-matter knowledge.
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NCES. (November 30, 2015). Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/
NCES. "Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state." Chart. November 30, 2015. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/
NCES. (2015). Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/
NCES. "Percentage of Public School Eighth Graders Proficient or Better in Mathematics in The United States in 2015, by State." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Nov 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/
NCES, Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/ (last visited August 25, 2024)
Percentage of public school eighth graders proficient or better in mathematics in the United States in 2015, by state [Graph], NCES, November 30, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/219496/eighth-grade-mathematics-proficiency-in-the-us-by-state/
