National Assessment of Educational Progress
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is also commonly known as "the Nation's Report Card," and is conducted at both the state and the national level. This assessment has been focusing on what America's students know and are capable of doing in various subject areas by testing representative samples of students in grades four, eight, and 12 in public and nonpublic schools since 1969.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), first administered in 1969, is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what our nation’s students know and can do in subjects such as mathematics, reading, science, and writing. Teachers, principals, parents, policymakers, and researchers all use NAEP results to assess progress and develop ways to improve education in the United States. The results of NAEP are released as The Nation’s Report Card, and are available for the nation, states, and in some cases, urban districts. NAEP is a congressionally mandated project administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
| NAEP Test | Grade(s) | Admin Dates | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Reading | 4 & 8 | January 26-March 20, 2026 | Early 2027 |
| Mathematics and Reading Pilot Tests | 4, 8, 12 | January 26-March 20, 2026 | Early 2027 |
| Civics and US History *national results only | 8 | January 26-March 20, 2026 | Later in 2027 |
Contact
Ashley Frame
NAEP State Coordinator
(603) 271-3759
Ashley.M.Frame@doe.nh.gov
