National Assessment of Educational Progress
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the "Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in reading, mathematics, and many other academic subjects. NAEP is a program of the U.S. Department of Education that provides information on state and national student achievement. It also provides information on how student achievement has changed over time. NAEP conducts state assessments at grades 4 and 8. They also conduct national assessments at grades 4, 8, and 12. In addition, they conduct long-term trend assessments for 9, 13, and 17-year-old students every four years. Visit for more information.
Beginning with the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 2002 and continuing with the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015, states applying for Title I funds must include in their applications an assurance that they will comply with all requirements of ESSA, including participation in biennial NAEP mathematics and reading assessments at grades 4 and 8.
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NAEP 2025–2026
NAEP 2026 includes operational assessments in mathematics and reading at grades 4 and 8, with pilot assessments at grades 4, 8, and 12. Civics and U.S. history will be assessed nationally at grade 8. The assessment window is January 26 to March 20, 2026. Results are expected in 2027.
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