The national average reading/language arts proficiency is 47% (2025). Reading/language arts proficiency of school are compared within their own state only.
Note that individual states determine criteria for 'proficiency' according to their own tests.
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Range: 27%
84%
Avg. Reading/Language Arts Proficiency: 47%
States With the Highest Reading/Language Arts Proficiency (2025)
State
Average Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rank: #11.
84%
Rank: #22.
74%
Rank: #3-43-4.
70%
Rank: #3-43-4.
70%
Rank: #55.
60%
Rank: #6-76-7.
55%
Rank: #6-76-7.
55%
Rank: #8-98-9.
53%
Rank: #8-98-9.
53%
Rank: #10-1210-12.
52%
Rank: #10-1210-12.
52%
Rank: #10-1210-12.
52%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
51%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
51%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
51%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
51%
Rank: #13-1713-17.
51%
Rank: #1818.
50%
Rank: #19-2019-20.
49%
Rank: #19-2019-20.
49%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
47%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
47%
Rank: #21-2321-23.
47%
Rank: #24-2524-25.
46%
Rank: #24-2524-25.
46%
Rank: #26-2926-29.
45%
Rank: #26-2926-29.
45%
Rank: #26-2926-29.
45%
Rank: #26-2926-29.
45%
Rank: #30-3330-33.
44%
Rank: #30-3330-33.
44%
Rank: #30-3330-33.
44%
Rank: #30-3330-33.
44%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
43%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
43%
Rank: #34-3634-36.
43%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
42%
Rank: #37-3837-38.
42%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
41%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
41%
Rank: #39-4139-41.
41%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
40%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
40%
Rank: #4444.
38%
Rank: #4545.
37%
Rank: #4646.
35%
Rank: #4747.
34%
Rank: #48-4948-49.
33%
Rank: #48-4948-49.
33%
Rank: #5050.
31%
Rank: #51-5251-52.
30%
Rank: #51-5251-52.
30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The national average public school reading/language arts proficiency is 47% for 2025.
What are public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States?
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in the United States include Old Donation School, Central High School and Doral Academy Of Technology.
What is the state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency?
The state with the highest average public school reading/language arts proficiency is Maine.
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