National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
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Summary
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, is the largest ongoing, nationally representative assessment of education in the United States. Since 1969, NAEP has served as a vital measure of student achievement, providing valuable insights into academic performance and learning experiences across various subjects. Its results offer a comprehensive view of educational progress at the national level, across states, and in 27 urban districts.
| https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ | |
| Agency | ED, IES, NCES |
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Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
High Risk
NAEP testing has been scaled back to include fewer subjects and will be administered to fewer grades.
Statutory Context
No Known Issue
NAEP is listed in 20 USC 9622.
Staffing and Funding
High Risk
Nearly all NCES staff were terminated, the Commissioner of Education Statistics was removed, and National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) scaled back testing. Starting to rehire some positions.
Policy
High Risk
An Information Collection Request submitted on 5/15/2025 included changes driven by EO 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and EO 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.
Last updated: 2025-12-16
| Primary URL | https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ |
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Details
| OMB Control Number | 1850-0928 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | Pub.L. 107 - 279 303 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202607-1850-001 | New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2027 | ED/IES | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202512-1850-001 | National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2027 | ED/IES | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202509-1850-001 | National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2026 Amendment 2 | ED/IES | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202507-1850-004 | National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2026 Amendment 1 | ED/IES | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202410-1850-002 | National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2026 | ED/IES | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202406-1850-001 | National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2025 Long-Term Trend (LTT) Revision | ED/IES | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |