PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in United States

United States: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 16.3% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
16.3%
Change on year
up 10.9%
World rank
34th
of 53 countries
All-time high
17.1%
in 2009
All-time low
14.7%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in United States, 2003–2018

0510152003201020182003: 16.62006: 15.12009: 17.12012: 15.82015: 14.72018: 16.3

Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in United States stood at 16.3%.

That represents a change of up 10.9% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in United States peaked at 17.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 14.7%, in 2015.

United States ranks 34th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.2% 15.1% 17.1% 3
2010s 15.6% 14.7% 16.3% 3

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 31 Spain 17.5% compare
  2. 32 Hungary 17.5% compare
  3. 33 Lithuania 16.5% compare
  4. 35 Israel 15.4% compare
  5. 36 Croatia 13.0% compare
  6. 37 Serbia 11.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in United States?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in United States was 16.3% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 17.1% in 2009.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 14.7% in 2015.
How does United States rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
United States ranks 34th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 303 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 545 but lower than or equal to 607 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 4, students can work effectively with explicit models for complex concrete situations that may involve constraints or call for making assumptions. They can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic, linking them directly to aspects of real-world situations. Students at this level can utilize their limited range of skills and can reason with some insight, in straightforward contexts. They can construct and communicate explanations and arguments based on their interpretations, arguments, and actions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/