Georgia students show significant improvement on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Georgia is one of just 15 states to show significant improvement in eighth-grade mathematics, according to national test results released today. The information came in a press release from the Georgia Department of Education.

Here’s the most impressive part …

Georgia is one of 15 states that shows statistically-significant improvement on the Mathematics NAEP when compared to the last test given in 2007.
Georgia’s eighth graders scored 278, up three points and just four points behind the national average of 282. All subgroups in Grade 8 showed improvement, most notably Hispanic students (270, up four points from 2007) and economically disadvantaged students (265, up three points).
“Georgia’s eighth-graders gained on the nation and showed improvement in every major student subgroup,” [Superintendent Kathy] Cox said. “I know that if we stay on our current path in mathematics, our students will continue to be competitive on national and international assessments.” 

Read the rest of the press release here. Read more about NAEP here.