Figure K
Income-based 8th-grade reading test score gaps, 2005 and 2011, Washington, D.C., vs. other large urban and all districts
| 2005 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| D.C. | 15 | 31 |
| Urban | 21 | 23 |
| National | 23 | 24 |
Note: The income-based gap is the difference between test scores of low-income students (those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and non-low-income students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (2005b and 2011b)
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