NORTH VERNON, Ind. — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) announced last week that the Indiana Department of Education celebrated Senate District 42 schools that achieved the state’s 95% literacy goal in 2023.
“Reading is one of the most important foundational skills our students learn to set themselves up for professional futures,” Leising said. “I am pleased to see schools in Indiana take the necessary steps to support students and receive successful outcomes. Congratulations to the seven local schools for achieving our 95% literacy goal.”
The literacy goal is shared by the state, school corporations, and individual schools to ensure that at least 95% of Indiana students pass IREAD-3 by 2027.
At least 95% of students at the following schools in Senate District 42 passed the IREAD-3 in 2023:
- Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville Community School Corporation
- Graham Creek Elementary School, Jennings County School Corporation
- Mays Community Academy
- North Decatur Elementary School, Decatur County Community Schools
- Saint Gabriel Catholic School in Connersville, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Saint Louis School in Batesville, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Saint Mary School in Greensburg, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Waldron Elementary School, Shelby Eastern Schools
Each year, about one in five Indiana students end third grade without basic reading skills, as measured by Indiana’s IREAD assessment. This is why lawmakers are prioritizing Senate Bill 1. SB 1 would create a comprehensive plan to help students achieve reading proficiency by addressing the issues of curriculum, assessment, remediation, and retention.
