Students Fail at Civics: NAEP History Exam Results at a Glance
Relative Achievement Levels of the Three Tested Groups
4th Graders | 8th Graders | 12th Graders | |
| Basic | 73% | 69% | 45% |
| Proficient | 20% | 17% | 12% |
| Advanced | 2% | 1% | 1% |
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