The average math and reading scores for students at the age of 9 declined substantially over the past two years, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.

The data, released Thursday, showed declines across all demographics, with the most significant declines among students who were already considered to be “low performers” in the subjects.

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