In 1999, U.S. eighth graders exceeded the international average of 38 nations in mathematics and in science. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of December 11, 2000. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of December 16, 1999. Among participating states and jurisdictions, the percentages of students at the Proficient level ranged from 8 percent to 40 percent, and the percentages at the Advanced level ranged from 0 percent to 6 percent. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of September 30,1999.
Some gains are also evident in reading, but they are modest.
Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of September 1, 2000. In October of 1999, 11.2 percent of young adults in the United States were not enrolled in a high school program and had not completed high school. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of November 16, 2000. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of March 27, 2000. Provided by National Center for Education Statistics as of July 10, 2000.