Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Educational level refers to an individual's level of academic achievement, typically measured by degrees earned or years of formal education completed.
Related terms
Literacy Rate: Literacy rate measures the percentage of people in a population who can read and write at a specified age group.
Academic Achievement Gap: The academic achievement gap refers to persistent disparities in educational outcomes between different groups based on factors such as race, socioeconomic status, or gender.
Standardized testing is an assessment method that uses uniform test formats across all test takers. It aims to measure students' knowledge and skills objectively.