The cross-state comparison maps below for NAEP 2005 Physical Science display how each demographic group in Idaho compared to its counterparts in the other states and across the nation.  Comparisons are based on statistical tests (.05 level) that consider magnitude of differences and standard error.

Source:  U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics), National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2005 Science Assessment.  The maps were generated using the "NAEP Data Explorer," an on-line tool available for public use at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/nde/