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Hello from Aleks at Chalkbeat Indiana, where we have been poring over the newly released scores on the IREAD — which measures reading proficiency in third grade — and ILEARN, which tests English language arts and math knowledge in grades 3 through 8, as well as the SAT.
Big picture: IREAD scores continue to climb after years of investment into reading instruction. But the ILEARN is in a new form this year, and education officials said proficiency on this test means a student is on track for college — which may not be the right path for every student.
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How did Indiana students do on a revised ILEARN this year?
The state English and math test has evolved recently, and it will also start playing a role in the A-F grades for schools, along with IREAD and SAT scores.
Indiana third grade reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels on IREAD test
Nearly 89% of third grade students in public and private schools passed the IREAD exam in 2026. In addition, the majority of second graders reached proficiency on the test.
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What We’re Reading
Paying vendors for student results, Hechinger Report
What’s in Store for School Funding for 2026-27? EdWeek (Paywall)
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