The National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP) has tracked student performance since the early 1970s. This tracking helps reveal how one demographic group of students is doing compared to another demographic group, and has certainly helped America realize it has an achievement gap.
Data indicates the achievement gap is narrowing between white students and minority students, however studies such as this one from the Council on Foreign relations indicate we are still not doing enough to ensure the success of future generations.
Download or print your PDF copy of 2012 NAEP Long-Term Trends: Math
Download or print your PDF copy of 2012 NAEP Long-Term Trends: Reading