PISA Reveals Persistent U.S. Math Gaps

The NCES PISA 2022 mathematics literacy pages show U.S. average scores and detailed breakdowns by student groups, highlighting consistent score gaps by income, race/ethnicity, and school characteristics. The dataset allows direct international comparison and trend analysis, making it a concrete basis for policy debates about equity and curriculum. — Public, disaggregated international test results sharpen debates about education funding, targeted interventions, and how U.S. schooling prepares different groups for the economy.