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More (not so) fun facts:
54% of American adults read below a 6th grade level.
21% read below a 5th grade level, which is considered functionally illiterate.
High immigration numbers don't fully explain it either, as first gen immigrants only make up about 1/3 of those with low literacy.
If 54% are below a 6th grade level.
And 21% are below a 5th grade level and functionally illiterate.
Then 33% are at a 5th grade level and technically literate.
What do you learn in 5th grade? What is the cutoff? Is there a magic word or concept?
I don't know the scale, but it seems like 21% are so close.
There's literally a game show called "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader" that was hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. I'm guessing everything on that show lol