Asian students surpass American peers in science, math tests: Report

Asian students have far surpassed their American counterparts in science and math, according to a report.

The report by the Program for International Student Assessment showed scores among high school students in many Asian countries are rising as compared to Americans whose performance was poor.

According to the Washington Times, the report said that among the 34 [Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development] countries, the United States performed below average in mathematics in 2012 and was ranked 26th.

The report added that the United States ranks 17 in reading, (range of ranks: 14 to 20) and 21 in science (range of ranks: 17 to 25).

According to the report, the international report said the U.S. has a higher percentage of students flunking the test than do most other countries.

Students in Shanghai, China's largest city, had the top scores in all subjects, and Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong students the followed.

About a half-million students in 65 nations and educational systems took part in the 2012 tests, which were coordinated by the Paris-based OECD.

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