This year's IREAD results show an 'unprecedented' increase in proficiency rates for third grade readers, but retention data ...

Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, is considering expanding a plan that would retain fourth graders from advancing to fifth grade based on reading test scores. / Tennessee Lookout Photo by John Partipilo ...

Just 32% of fourth grade test takers were reading at grade level in 2024, as compared to 36% in 2022. Eighth grade reading proficiency stagnated, with no change between 2022 and 2024.