USA: PISA science scores

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 USA

PISA science scores

 Latest value 499.414
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2006 - 2022
 Average 497.726
 Min - Max 488.907 - 502.380
 Source PISA/OECD
The latest value from 2022 is 499.414 index points, a decline from 502.38 index points in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 449.005 index points, based on data from 78 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 2006 to 2022 is 497.726 index points. The minimum value, 488.907 index points, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 502.38 index points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Measure of the 15-year-old school pupils' scholastic performance on science from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) run by the OECD.

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