The percentage of students in 2005 who can handle rigorous reading material at their grade level in 4th grade is 31.5%; by 8th grade, it decreases to 30.8%
Sources: AP-AOL Learning Services Poll, Census Bureau, Education Department budget, National Center for Education Statistics, National Education Association.

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