US Reading Scores Hit Near 25 Year Low in Latest Global Assessment The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results are a stark reminder of the United States' struggles with reading comprehension.
According to the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD), 15 year old US students scored 14 points lower than in 2022, marking the lowest level of reading scores in nearly 25 years.
The decline is part of a broader trend: an OECD average from 23 countries saw a 16 point drop. However, what sets America apart is its significant performance gap. While 13.