U.S. student mean scores in reading and math, Long-Term Trend and Main NAEP, 1992–2008

1992 2008 Average annual change
Reading
     LTT 260 260 0.00%
     Main 260 263 0.08
Math
     LTT 273 281 0.19%
     Main 268 282 0.31

Source: Authors' analysis of National Center for Education Statistics' NAEP Data Explorer

View the underlying data on epi.org.