We have 50 different states, a one size fits all standard is not likely to work. Due to the diversity of our nation some states will always perform better no matter where you place the bar.
The real question is what is the federal government's plan for districts who don't meet the standards.
Are they going to give low scoring schools more money or penalize them?
I pay my taxes here in Polk County, Florida, I want to have some power over the local education system.
If education goes Federal my vote only gets smaller!