Indiana test results show thousands of 3rd graders are still struggling to read

It shows nearly one in five students are still struggling to read by the end of third grade.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Test scores are in for Indiana, and they're showing thousands of third graders are still struggling to read.

The Indiana Department of Education released results from the 2022-2023 IREAD-3 assessment.

It shows nearly one in five students are still struggling to read by the end of third grade.

Education officials said Indiana's third grade literacy rates have been dropping for a decade, even before the pandemic.

Statewide, results showed more than 81% of third graders were proficient in reading.

But nearly 15,000 students or 18% need more help to meet grade-level reading standards.

To view the statewide results, click here.

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