Education
What is Maine's reading, 8th grade?
Maine 8th-graders' average NAEP reading score over time, compared with the U.S. (NAEP).
Maine's reading, 8th grade was 255 in 2024, down from 256.7 a year earlier.
| Period | Reading, 8th grade |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 255 |
| 2022 | 256.7 |
| 2019 | 265.2 |
| 2017 | 268.9 |
| 2015 | 268.4 |
| 2013 | 269.2 |
| 2011 | 269.9 |
| 2009 | 267.7 |
Latest: . Source: NAEP (The Nation's Report Card). Figures update as the source refreshes.
- Coverage
- main assessment years since 2009
- Geography
- Maine
- Access
- Free & public
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MaineStats, “Reading, 8th grade.” Data: NAEP (The Nation's Report Card). Retrieved July 25, 2026. https://mainestats.org/chart/naep-reading-8
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