What does this math economic gap ranking show?

It orders states by Grade 8 NAEP mathematics economic score gap (points). It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

NCES National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

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Highest math economic gap by state

Grade 8 NAEP mathematics economic score gap (points).

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

2024 grade 8 mathematics average for public-school students not classified as economically disadvantaged minus the average for those classified as economically disadvantaged. A positive number is the score-point gap on NAEP's scale. A smaller gap is not automatically a better outcome because both groups could score lower, and group composition and eligibility rules differ; read this beside both the overall score and NAEP uncertainty.

How to read this ranking

California has the highest published math economic gap in this comparison, at 39. The next states shown are Connecticut (39) and Massachusetts (39).

The table orders 51 states by grade 8 naep mathematics economic score gap (points). It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. 2024 grade 8 mathematics average for public-school students not classified as economically disadvantaged minus the average for those classified as economically disadvantaged. A positive number is the score-point gap on NAEP's scale. A smaller gap is not automatically a better outcome because both groups could score lower, and group composition and eligibility rules differ; read this beside both the overall score and NAEP uncertainty.

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What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Grade 8 NAEP mathematics economic score gap (points). It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: NCES National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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