Illinois spends more on education to get worse results

Average per pupil spending, NAEP 8th grade math and reading scores, and graduation rates in Illinois and neighboring states, 2003-2019

NAEP data is reported only in odd numbered years, while spending data and graduation rates are available for each year. Values represent averages across the 16-year time period.

Table: @illinoispolicy Source: U.S Census Bureau Survey of School System Finances, National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics