California Financial Literacy Test Data & Complimentary Tests
The Council provides complimentary financial literacy tests for California residents of all ages. The California financial literacy testing resources were developed to provide evaluation resources for financial educators, offer a self-improvement tool for individuals, and give the media information about the current state of people’s financial capabilities across California.
Schools can leverage the California financial literacy test to address the 9th- and 12th-grade standards, including questions on: budgeting, income and taxes, compounding interest, how interest is calculated, savings, risk management, investment strategies, jobs and careers, fixed and variable expenses, comparison shopping, credit choices, and risk/reward tradeoff.
Test Results: California vs National Results
California: 15- to 18-Year-Olds
Average Score of 62.45% to Date
Percentage of Passing [70%] Scores to Date
Δ: Change in Average Score from Previous Data: +.21%
6470 Participants
National Average Among 52,572 Participants (All Regions): 64.04%
State Comparison: 15- to 18-Year-Olds
Average scores among the 25 states with more than 700 15- to 18-year-old participants. California Ranked 21st. No state passed [70%].
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Most Popular Tests
National Financial Literacy Test
A 30-question test that measures their ability to earn money and manage their personal
finances.
Financial Foundations
Test
An 8-question test on entry-level financial decisions, including: purchasing a car, renting a home, college affordability, credit cards.
Advanced Personal Finance Test
An 8-question test that asks more advanced personal finance questions, ranging from loan payments to investing.
Student Loan
Test
A 12-question test that assesses the ability to make student loan decisions. Covers: qualification, repayment, and default.