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Every day, we learn what works so students can make greater progress. Six years after No Child Left Behind's passage – and midway to the nation's goal of having students on grade level or better in reading and math by 2014 – we have collected more data than ever before about the academic performance of our students and schools. This information enables all of us to chart where we are as individual states and as a nation and to map a course of action for future progress. The foundation of our success will depend on our continued commitment to the following core principles:
- High Standards
- Annual Assessments
- Accountability for Results
- Highly Qualified Teachers in Every Classroom (HQT)
- Information and Options for Parents
- All Children on Grade Level By 2014
Nation At A Glance
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Common Core of Data, 2004-05 School Year
Students
| United States | |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 49,676,964 |
| Low-Income Students | 40.9% |
| Limited English Proficient | 8.5% |
| Students with Disabilities | 13.6% |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), Common Core of Data, 2005-06 School Year
Schools
| United States | |
|---|---|
| Number of Schools | 98,905 |
| Schools Making Adequate Yearly Progress | 64,546 (70%) |
| Schools in Need of Improvement | 10,676 |
| Schools in Need of Improvement—Restructuring Phase | 2,302 |
Source: Consolidated State Performance Report, 2006-07 & NCES CCD, 2005-06
Facts and Figures
Total NCLB funding (2008): $24.4 billion, a 40.5 % increase over 2001 levels
Testing System Status (including DC and Puerto Rico):
Approved: 30 States
Approval Expected: 6 States
Approval Pending: 16 States
Teachers
Source: Consolidated State Performance Reports, 2006-07
America's Record of Achievement
| % of 4th Graders Basic | % of 4th Graders Proficient | % of 8th Graders Basic | % of 8th Graders Proficient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 66% | 32% | 73% | 29% |
| White | 77% | 42% | 83% | 38% |
| Black | 46% | 14% | 54% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 17% | 57% | 14% |
| Low Income | 50% | 17% | 58% | 15% |
| % of 4th Graders Basic | % of 4th Graders Proficient | % of 8th Graders Basic | % of 8th Graders Proficient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81% | 39% | 66% | 32% |
| White | 91% | 51% | 77% | 42% |
| Black | 63% | 15% | 46% | 14% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 22% | 49% | 17% |
| Low Income | 70% | 22% | 50% | 17% |
Source: 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data
Achievement Trends
Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress, Average Scale Scores
Preparing America's Students for Success
The Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR) is a reliable definition for comparing across the states the percentage of students who graduate on time.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Source: Manhattan Institute, Jay Greene, 2005
| High School Students Taking Advanced Placement Exams Source: College Board |
666,067 (24.2%) |
Options for Parents
| # of Eligible Students | # of Eligible Students Participating | % of Eligible Students Participating Nationally | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutoring | 3,645,665 | 529,627 | 14.5% |
| Choice | 5,450,081 | 119,988 | 2.2% |
Flexibility Options for States
| Teacher Incentive Fund | 34 grants in 19 States |
| Limited English Proficient Partnership | 46 States |
| Flexibility for Students with Disabilities | 29 States |
| Tutoring Pilot | 4 States |
| Growth Model | 9 States |
| Districts in Need of Improvement Pilot | 19 districts in 4 States |
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