Explore Results for the 2022 NAEP Civics Assessment
In 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) civics assessment was administered to a nationally representative sample of eighth-grade students. The assessment measured students’ knowledge and skills in democratic citizenship, government, and American constitutional democracy. Students also answered survey questions about their opportunities to learn and their engagement with civics in and outside of school.
How Did Students Perform in Civics?
In 2022, the average civics score for eighth-grade students was 2 points lower compared to 2018. The 2022 average score was not significantly different compared to 1998, the first civics assessment year. Download a summary of the 2022 civics assessment results.
Figure Trend in eighth-grade civics average scores
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