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Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Public Schools

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Grade 12 Science Achievement

In 1996 21% were at or above Proficient and 57%* were at or above Basic.

• 3% Advanced
• 19% Proficient
• 36% Basic
• 43%* Below Basic

In 2000 18% were at or above Proficient and 53% were at or above Basic.

• 2% Advanced
• 18% Proficient
• 34% Basic
• 47% Below Basic

* Significantly different from 2000.
NOTE: Percentages within each science achievement level range may not add to 100, or to the exact percentages at or above achievement levels, due to rounding.
SOURCE: National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 1996 and 2000 Science Assessments.