The national average reading/language arts proficiency is 46% (2024). Reading/language arts proficiency of school are compared within their own state only.
Note that individual states determine criteria for 'proficiency' according to their own tests - proficiency percentages should not be compared across states due to the differing tests and criteria applied between each state.
The state with highest reading/language arts proficiency is Maine, with an 85% average reading/language arts proficiency.
The state with lowest reading/language arts proficiency is Oklahoma, with an 25% average reading/language arts proficiency.
The public schools with highest reading/language arts proficiency in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Range: 25%
85%
Avg. Reading/Language Arts Proficiency: 46%
Average Public School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency (2024)
State
Average Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rank: #11.
85%
Rank: #22.
70%
Rank: #33.
68%
Rank: #44.
64%
Rank: #55.
63%
Rank: #66.
59%
Rank: #7-87-8.
58%
Rank: #7-87-8.
58%
Rank: #99.
57%
Rank: #1010.
55%
Rank: #11-1211-12.
54%
Rank: #11-1211-12.
54%
Rank: #1313.
53%
Rank: #14-1614-16.
52%
Rank: #14-1614-16.
52%
Rank: #14-1614-16.
52%
Rank: #1717.
51%
Rank: #1818.
50%
Rank: #19-2019-20.
49%
Rank: #19-2019-20.
49%
Rank: #21-2421-24.
48%
Rank: #21-2421-24.
48%
Rank: #21-2421-24.
48%
Rank: #21-2421-24.
48%
Rank: #25-2925-29.
47%
Rank: #25-2925-29.
47%
Rank: #25-2925-29.
47%
Rank: #25-2925-29.
47%
Rank: #25-2925-29.
47%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
45%
Rank: #30-3130-31.
45%
Rank: #32-3432-34.
43%
Rank: #32-3432-34.
43%
Rank: #32-3432-34.
43%
Rank: #35-3735-37.
42%
Rank: #35-3735-37.
42%
Rank: #35-3735-37.
42%
Rank: #3838.
41%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
40%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
40%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
40%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
39%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
39%
Rank: #42-4442-44.
39%
Rank: #4545.
37%
Rank: #46-4746-47.
36%
Rank: #46-4746-47.
36%
Rank: #48-4948-49.
35%
Rank: #48-4948-49.
35%
Rank: #50-5150-51.
31%
Rank: #50-5150-51.
31%
Rank: #5252.
30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The national average public school reading/language arts proficiency is 46% for 2024.
What are public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States?
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States include Beacon High School, Cascadia Elementary School and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.
What is the state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency is Maine.
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