California Financial Capability Test Results
Average Score of 65.005% to Date
Percentage of Passing Scores to Date
Δ: From Previous to Date: -.08%
California Financial Capability Test – a 30 question test designed to measure participants’ ability to earn, save and grow their money – covers the ten subjects covered in the Financial Literacy Framework & Standards and were written to measure 3 key areas: motivation to learn, subject knowledge and recognition of the first step.
The test provides measurement tools for financial educators, self-testing for those interested in their personal finance capabilities and giving the media up-to-date information about the financial literacy rates of people across the state.
View the results below and visit the Financial Literacy Testing & Survey Center to access 4 complimentary measurement tools and to view results from past participants.
Average Score of 15 to 18 Year Olds by Year
2022
Average Score of 63.75%
2021
Average Score of 62.68%
2020
Average Score of 61.89%
2019
Average Score of 60.15%
2018
Average Score of 64.03%
Average Score Segmented by All Participating Ages to Date
10 – 14
Years of Age
Average Score of 59.65%
15 – 18
Years of Age
Average Score of 62.33%
19 – 24
Years of Age
Average Score of 72.92%
25 – 35
Years of Age
Average Score of 76.44%
36 – 50
Years of Age
Average Score of 77.18%
50+
Years of Age
Average Score of 79.32%