STATEHOUSE (April 15, 2026) – Local schools were recently recognized for achieving high literacy rates by the Indiana Department of Education, according to area legislators.
IDOE recognized more than 400 schools across the state achieving a 95% or higher passage rate on the 2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment at the Literacy Achievement Celebration at the Statehouse on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
"Congratulations to the schools in our community on this tremendous achievement," said State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury). "It's great to see all of their hard work pay off and our students gain the skills they need to succeed."
Local schools recognized include:
"Literacy has been a key focus in recent years to ensure young Hoosiers have this foundational skill," said State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart). "It's encouraging to see students and schools in my district working so hard to achieve this success and I thank the teachers, educators, families and students for making it happen."
In 2023, Rep. Miller supported House Enrolled Act 1558 to implement science of reading standards and provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges.
Last year, Indiana's third grade reading scores improved by nearly five percentage points, which is the largest single-year increase since the state launched IREAD in 2013. More than 87% of Hoosier third graders demonstrated proficiency in reading, putting Indiana's literacy rate at this grade level back to pre-pandemic levels.
"Reading opens doors and opportunities for young students, setting them up on a path to success," said State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola). "Congratulations to the families and educators from these schools and thank you for the positive difference you're making on Hoosier students."
These IREAD results follow Indiana placing sixth in the country for fourth and eighth grade reading in the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) rankings.
Results from the 2025 IREAD for individual schools and corporations are available on IDOE's website. Click here to learn more about the state's literacy standards.
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State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) represents House District 49,
which includes the eastern portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes a portion of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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