Grade Trends

Alaska public schools

416 public schools in 172 cities and towns.

How Alaska compares nationally

NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, gives the same test to a sample of students in every state, so it is the one fair way to compare states. The charts show the share of students at or above NAEP Proficient, a high bar: each state’s own test counts many more students as meeting its standard.

Top 5 states in 2024:
Test Alaska National average (public schools) Average score vs. the nation Among the 50 states and DC
Math, grade 4 2024 30% 39% Lower 48 states higher, 2 about the same, 0 lower
Math, grade 8 2024 22% 27% Lower 39 states higher, 10 about the same, 1 lower
Reading, grade 4 2024 22% 31% Lower 48 states higher, 2 about the same, 0 lower
Reading, grade 8 2024 22% 29% Lower 45 states higher, 5 about the same, 0 lower

“Higher”, “lower” and “about the same” compare average scores using NAEP’s own statistical test: a difference of a few points can come from which students happened to be tested. NAEP is given every two years; the latest results are from 2024. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

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