Nation’s Report Card: Oklahoma Students Still Trail National Averages

Nation’s Report Card: Oklahoma Still Below Average, With a Bright Spot in 4th-Grade Math

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma’s latest Nation’s Report Card results show student proficiency below national averages in math and reading, with the sharpest declines traced to post-pandemic learning loss. A bright spot: 4th-grade math is improving and approaching the national average.

Where Oklahoma Stands

• 8th-grade math: Peaked in 2013; has plummeted since the pandemic

• Reading (4th & 8th): Still underperforming national peers

• 4th-grade math: Improving, closing the gap

What Schools Are Doing

Districts report targeted tutoring, expanded summer learning, and evidence-based reading instruction. Leaders caution gains will require multi-year effort and stable funding.

Why It Matters for Workforce

Persistent academic gaps could constrain workforce readiness—especially in STEM fields—without sustained intervention.

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