About: This website, which draws primarily on elementary and secondary education data collected by organizations other than NCES, serves as a general resource on that topic, describing major developments in state-level education policies. First based on the Overview and Inventory of State Education Reforms: 1990 to 2000, this site is updated periodically to incorporate new data. Currently, this site reflects information collected through 2020.

About: The nation's leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation and statistics. Measuring Progress and the Condition of Education: IES collects, analyzes and shares meaningful data about student performance and the effectiveness of education policies and practices.

About: The National Center for Education Research (NCER), one of the four centers within the Institute of Education Sciences, supports rigorous research that contributes to the solution of significant education problems in our country.

About: NCEE conducts unbiased, large-scale evaluations of education programs supported by federal funds; provides technical assistance; and supports the development and use of research and evaluation throughout the United States.

About: The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally. The structure and activities of the center are as follows (click below for staff listings for each program):

About: The Annual Reports group produces reports each year that summarize data from over 25 surveys administered by NCES and other government agencies.

About: The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) supports a comprehensive program of education research designed to expand knowledge and understanding of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and those at risk for disabilities.

About: The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

About: The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world.

"National, nonprofit membership organization working to improve education-to-career pathways for adult learners. We help organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and innovative solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and employment."

About: We’re a small team of researchers with a mission to collect data and statistics about the U.S. education system and organize them in an accessible, comprehensive fashion. While most of our raw data is available to the public from academic and federal sources, such as the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), they are often buried in cumbersome tables, zip files, and legal disclosures. Our unique presentation and extrapolation streamline the research process and highlight critical data.

About: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. We draw on 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow.

Access to: Data explore to create and export customized data; view state profiles for key data; view district profiles to explore participating districts; Use the API to directly query NAEP Data Service; use the questions tool to create classroom assessment; and view Item maps to identify achievement levels for assessment.

About: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a congressionally mandated program that is overseen and administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP has provided important information about how students are performing academically since 1969.

About: NCES provides several free tools for quick and easy access to results and resources from NAEP, also known as The Nation’s Report Card.

Ohio Department of Education: State Testing Page