(Statehouse) – Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner recognized educators from 238 schools where at least 95-percent of students demonstrated reading proficiency in 2024 at a ceremony at the Statehouse on Wednesday.
Several local schools were among those recognized at the ceremony.
During the latest IREAD assessment, Mount Carmel School in the Franklin County Community School Corporation had a 100-percent pass rate; South Ripley Elementary had a 98.4-percent pass rate; Greensburg Elementary’s pass rate was 98-percent, and the pass rate for North Decatur Elementary in the Decatur County Community School Corporation was 95-percent.
During the state’s first literacy celebration last February, 241 schools were recognized for reaching the statewide literacy goal, as demonstrated during the 2023 administration of the IREAD assessment. Wednesday’s celebration marked an increase of more than 40 additional schools that are now meeting this goal.
“Our statewide goal of achieving 95-percent reading proficiency among Indiana students is ever closer because of the work these schools have done and continue to do everyday,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Reading is foundational to all other educational and quality of life goals we set as a state, and I want to commend the educators at each of the schools honored today for their commitment to a brighter future for our students and the State of Indiana.”
Dr. Jenner says when it comes to supporting every child to reach their full potential, one of the most important things we can do is teach them to read.
“The ability to read has an impact on students’ academic achievement, as well as their lifelong opportunities. While we must certainly continue to keep our foot on the gas pedal to ensure all students are reading by the end of third grade, today is about celebrating the impactful work of schools, educators, parents and families and communities across Indiana working together for students,” she said. “Congratulations to all of the schools that hit our shared 95% goal, and let’s keep this positive momentum going for Indiana students!”
The complete list of schools honored at the celebration can be found here.
