National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a measure of student achievement that allows you to compare the performance of students in the State with that of students across the nation or in other states. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
The NAEP tests students in grades four, eight, and twelve in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and science. Most school districts are required to take part in NAEP, but it is voluntary at the student level. A small number of schools are required to take part in the test.
- For more information about NAEP, contact your local school district.
- The NAEP - CalEdFacts page provides a more detailed overview of the exam.
- The links and information below were developed for educators directly involved with the NAEP and audiences interested in NAEP results at the state level.
NAEP 2016
Participating schools and districts should log on to the MyNAEP Web Site
for more information.
Districts with Schools Selected for NAEP 2016
Program Resources
State
Evaluating State-Level Scores from NAEP and the CSTs: Why Both Sets of Results Should Be Considered But Not Compared | PDF
Questions and Answers About Using the California Standards Tests and the National Assessment of Educational Progress to Monitor Student Achievement | PDF
Federal
An Introduction to NAEP
(PDF)
An Overview of Procedures for the NAEP Assessment
(PDF)
United States Department of Education NAEP Home Page
The National Assessment Governing Board
NAEP Results
California Reports
Reports of the latest state and district (TUDA) NAEP results.
NAEP Data Explorer
Create tables, charts, and maps of national, state, and TUDA-level results.