Maryland students demonstrated modest gains in mathematics and steady performance in reading on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), reflecting ongoing efforts to improve student achievement. The state’s latest results show an upward trend in rankings for both subjects at the fourth and eighth-grade levels, marking progress following years of decline. While scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, education officials credit targeted investments in literacy and mathematics for the improvement.
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The NAEP, known as the Nation’s Report Card, is the only nationwide assessment that allows for direct comparisons of student achievement across states. Maryland, which has seen a decline in rankings over the past decade, improved its position in all tested categories. Fourth-grade reading scores rose from 40th to 20th place nationally, while eighth-grade reading improved from 25th to 21st. In mathematics, fourth-graders moved from 42nd to 39th, and eighth-graders advanced from 42nd to 38th. State education leaders attribute these gains to ongoing investments in the Science of Reading and other academic initiatives.
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The Maryland State Board of Education has set a goal for the state to rank among the top 10 in reading by 2027. To support this objective, officials have implemented comprehensive literacy policies and are developing a statewide mathematics strategy. Recent funding from philanthropic partners and the federal government aims to enhance teacher training and provide evidence-based interventions. Programs such as a $6.85 million grant from Ibis Group for professional development and a $40.3 million U.S. Department of Education grant for third-grade literacy are part of these efforts.
The state is also working with nonprofit organizations like Saga Education and Arnold Ventures to expand high-impact tutoring and address educational disparities. Additionally, the Maryland State Department of Education is leveraging support from the Walton Family Foundation to improve instructional strategies in math and reading. As these initiatives continue, state officials remain optimistic that Maryland will sustain its progress and further reduce achievement gaps.
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