25. California
> Total mean score: 1,115
> Evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) score: 560 — 25th lowest
> Math score: 555 — 24th highest
> Total test takers: 102,028

24. Virginia
> Total mean score: 1,124
> Evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) score: 572 — 22nd highest
> Math score: 552 — 25th highest
> Total test takers: 46,594

23. Hawaii
> Total mean score: 1,124
> Evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) score: 566 — 24th highest
> Math score: 558 — 23rd highest
> Total test takers: 4,702

22. Massachusetts
> Total mean score: 1,129
> Evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) score: 567 — 23rd highest
> Math score: 561 — 21st highest
> Total test takers: 43,576
21. North Carolina
> Total mean score: 1,136
> Evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) score: 573 — 21st highest
> Math score: 562 — 20th highest
> Total test takers: 28,656
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