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The Facts on the Gap

  • The nation's demographics are rapidly changing.
  • Internationally, the United States already ranks below several nations it competes with in the global economy.
  • Compared to whites, significant gaps for African-American and Hispanic students are evident in virtually every measure of achievement: NAEP math and reading test scores, high school completion rates, college enrollment and college completion rates. In addition, there is wide variability across states in educational investment and outcomes.
  • There are virtually no racial or social class differences in mental ability among infants before their first birthday and a few social class indicators are able to explain the small differences that do exist.

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The Facts on the Gap

 

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Population

 

Scores at Age 9 Months

State Test Scores

National Test Scores

International Test Scores

High School Completion Rates

College Enrollment

College Completion

Employment and Earnings

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