Eighth-grade reading scores in large urban school districts, 2009, 2011, and 2013
| 2009 | 2011 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 246 | 249 | 249 |
| Balt. | 243 | 242 | 249 |
| Boston | 248 | 246 | 247 |
| Chicago | 243 | 245 | 244 |
| Cleve. | 239 | 234 | 235 |
| Detroit | 232 | 235 | 239 |
| DC | 235 | 231 | 237 |
| Houston | 243 | 247 | 245 |
| LA | 239 | 242 | 240 |
| Miami | 250 | 246 | 245 |
| Milw. | 233 | 232 | 232 |
| NYC | 246 | 248 | 253 |
| Phil. | 241 | 244 | 244 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics' National Assessment of Educational Progress Data Explorer (2009, 2011, 2013)