Greg King, PhD
Research Scientist
Researcher Bio
Gregory King uses quantitative methods to research college and career readiness, policies that impact higher education access and success, and the K–12 to higher education pipeline. Additionally, he has a focus in creating data visualizations that make research relevant, understandable, and actionable for educators, administrators, and policymakers.
Dr. King holds a master’s degree in higher education from
Colorado State University and a PhD in educational research and policy analysis from North Carolina State University.
Research by Greg King


Looking back: how prior-year attendance impacts starting achievement
This research uses interim assessment test results to measure the impact of prior year attendance on starting achievement the following year. Results show the impacts are significant and persistent.
By: Greg King, Nate Jensen, Shannon Bi, Emily Wolk
Topics: School & test engagement, Student growth & accountability policies


Catching up or falling behind: Measuring middle school achievement trajectories for college readiness
This study presents a framework that uses academic trajectories in the middle grades for identifying students in need of intervention and providing targeted support.
By: Angela Johnson, Megan Kuhfeld, Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness, Middle school, Student growth & accountability policies


Research partnership map
Explore this interactive map to learn more about some NWEA research partnerships.
By: Greg King


Upgraded program helps students map a pathway to college
Updated College Explorer provides educators, students, and parents with insights into which colleges and universities students are already on track to enter, and the academic growth goals they need in order to reach the median ACT or SAT score at those colleges and universities.
District Administration
Mentions: Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness, High school, Innovations in reporting & assessment


Help kids plan for the future with College Explorer
In this interview, NWEA’s Greg King shares how recent updates to College Explorer make it an even more powerful tool to help students, families, teachers, and counselors navigate—and prepare for—post-secondary options.
By: Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness


Mapping the road to college
College Explorer from NWEA® helps students, parents, and teachers develop pathways to higher education. This powerful tool links MAP® Growth™ scores with national benchmarks for colleges, universities, and even specific majors.
By: Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness, High school, Innovations in reporting & assessment


A path to completion? The impacts of statewide articulation agreements on enrollment and attainment
This study measures the effect of adopting statewide articulation agreement policies on college enrollment, associate degree attainment, and bachelor’s degree attainment using data from the Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data Systems (IPEDS).
By: Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness