National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, is a national measure of student achievement that is taken by samplings of students in each state and nationwide. Tests in reading and mathematics are administered every two years and science tests are administered every four years. NAEP provides a means of comparing the progress of states in raising student achievement.
Participation of Students with Disabilities & English Language Learners
All students in a school’s tested grade or age group are included in the NAEP sampling frame for selection. The Virginia Department of Education expects that most students with disabilities (SWD) and English Learners (EL) students will be included in NAEP testing. All students who participate in the regular Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments should participate in NAEP using NAEP accommodations as appropriate.
Guidelines for Participation in the NAEP 2019 Assessments
- English Learners (EL) Inclusion
- Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Virginia NAEP Results
- News Release, April 10, 2018 – Reading and Mathematics includes overall results and comparisons – of 2017 results for Virginia and the nation – for grades 4 and 8 students, including breakdowns of results by student subgroups
- News Release, October 27, 2016 – Science includes results of 2015 national science assessments for Virginia and the nation for grades 4 and 8.
- News Release, October 28, 2015 – Reading and Mathematics includes overall results and comparisons – of 2015 results for Virginia and the nation – for grades 4 and 8 students, including breakdowns of results by student subgroups
- News Release, November 7, 2013 – Reading and Mathematics includes overall results and comparisons – of 2013 results for Virginia and the nation – for grades 4 and 8 students, including breakdowns of results by student subgroups
- News Release, December 6, 2012 – Vocabulary includes overall results and comparisons – of 2011 results for Virginia and the nation – for grades 4 and 8 students, including breakdowns of results by student subgroups
- News Release, May 10, 2012 – Science includes overall results and comparisons – of 2011 results for Virginia, the South and the nation – for grade 8 students, including breakdowns of results of African-American, Asian, Hispanic and white students
- News Release, November 1, 2011 – Reading and Mathematics includes overall results and comparisons – of 2011 results for Virginia and the nation – for grades 4 and 8 students, including breakdowns of results by student subgroups
- News Release, January 25, 2011 – Science includes overall results and comparisons – of student results in Virginia, the South and the nation – for the most recent and previous years of grade 4 and 8 students as well as breakdowns of results of African-American, Asian, Hispanic and white students
- News Release, March 24, 2010 – Reading includes overall results and comparisons – of student results in Virginia, the South and the nation – for the most recent and previous years of grade 4 and 8 students as well as breakdowns of results of African-American, Hispanic and white students
- News Release, October 14, 2009 – Mathematics includes overall results and comparisons – of student results in Virginia, the South and the nation – for the most recent and previous years of grade 4 and 8 students as well as breakdowns of results of African-American and Hispanic students
For more information: Virginia NAEP Results from the National Center for Education Statistics.