Fourth- and eighth-grade students attending Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools led the nation in scoring on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading and Mathematics Assessments.
DoDEA students’ average scores on the scale ranged from 15 to 23 points higher than all corresponding national average scores and remained stable or increased, while all national average scores declined. DoDEA was the only state/jurisdiction to see an increase in scores for any grade/subject on the first NAEP administered since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am incredibly proud of DoDEA students’ performance on the 2022 NAEP Reading and Mathematics Assessments,” said Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Readiness. “This year’s results are the result of a six-year commitment to rigorous College and Career Ready Standards curriculum, coupled with an exceptionally dedicated team of teachers and administrators, support staff and military-connected students who have demonstrated tremendous grit and resilience in the past. two one half a year.
“DoDEA leaders focused on equal access and continuity of education in the early stages of the pandemic with a rapid transition to distance learning and then worked to create conditions that allowed students to begin returning to classrooms by the beginning of the 20-21 school year,” Cisneros said. “Their work, combined with a strong partnership from military commands and parents, directly supported military readiness by allowing service members with students in DoDEA schools to remain focused on their military missions.
“DoDEA’s emphasis on equity in education is reflected in higher scores across their diverse population and achievement gaps that are significantly smaller than the rest of the nation. I am especially pleased to see these efforts reflected in Black and Hispanic student groups, who overall outperform say better than the nation,” Cisneros said.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, often referred to as “The Nation’s Report Card” is the only nationally representative and ongoing assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject areas. NAEP does not provide scores for individual students or schools; instead, it provides findings regarding subject achievement, instructional experiences, and school environment for populations of students (eg, fourth graders) and groups within those populations (eg, Spanish-speaking students). NAEP results are based on a sample of student populations of interest.
DoDEA plans, directs, coordinates, and administers kindergarten through 12th grade educational programs for school-aged children of Department of Defense personnel who would not otherwise have access to high-quality public education. DoDEA schools are located in Europe, the Pacific, West Asia, the Middle East, Cuba, the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA also provides support and resources to local education agencies throughout the United States that serve children of military families.
For more information about DoDEA or DoDEA’s 2022 NAEP results, visit www.dodea.edu or contact communications@dodea.edu.
