Map Shows Reading and Math Scores Across US States as Kentucky Hails Growth
Summary
New data shows that most U.S. states have improved in math scores since 2022, but reading scores have been harder to improve, with only a few states showing gains. Kentucky is one of the states making significant progress in both reading and math.Key Facts
- Math scores have improved in most states since 2022, showing a strong recovery.
- Reading scores remain a challenge, with fewer states making progress between 2022 and 2025.
- Kentucky ranked 5th in reading growth and 8th in math growth among states studied.
- The decline in reading scores started before the COVID-19 pandemic and has been ongoing for years.
- Only 8 out of 35 areas showed reading improvement between 2022 and 2025.
- Washington, D.C. had the largest improvement in reading, while Florida had the largest decline.
- Reading skills depend a lot on activities outside school, like reading at home and family support.
- Math learning mainly occurs in school, which may be why math scores recovered faster.
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