Klinker honors local schools for high literacy scores

Today, April 8, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) honored schools that achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD assessment. Schools in Indiana House District 27 honored at the event include Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Lafayette Christian School, Saint Lawrence Elementary School, Saint James Lutheran School, and Paramount Schools of Excellence. 

State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) released the following congratulatory statement:

“Congratulations to all of our local schools for achieving high IREAD scores. The dedication of our students, teachers and administrators cannot be understated as we continue to combat the post-COVID literacy crisis. This is also a testament to our parents since reading at home is instrumental to academic success. 

“In 2023, 1 in 5 third graders struggled to read at their grade level. Our educators have worked diligently to diminish this figure, and they’re succeeding. From 2024 to 2025, Indiana’s third-grade literacy rate rose by nearly 5%. Due to the shared commitment of parents, teachers and administrators, we have made significant progress. 

“It was wonderful to see so many of our administrators and educators at the Statehouse honored for reading proficiency. Thank you for the time you devote to our children and their futures. ”