Washington, DC — September 10, 2025 — New national results show 12th-grade reading and math scores at historic lows, reflecting challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. While NAEP reports are national snapshots, here in DC we’ve seen encouraging gains on the 2025 state test. Yet too many young people still graduate without the skills they need, especially in math. At the Washington Literacy Center, we meet these learners where they are. We serve adults 18 and older a
