The document reviews the performance of U.S. students in math and reading compared to other OECD countries, highlighting that the U.S. consistently ranks below the OECD average, especially in math. Specifically, in 2012, the U.S. ranked 17th in reading and 27th in math, with Wisconsin estimated to rank 13th in both subjects based on NAEP results. The data suggests significant disparities in proficiency levels among states and demographic groups, indicating that the performance of Wisconsin would likely fall in the middle internationally in reading but in the bottom third for math when adjusting for demographics.