Summary
Tennessee student reading scores improved on the third-grade TCAP test. Proficiency rates decline as students advance through middle school. The results coincide with the state’s third-grade retention law.
Key Points
- Third-grade reading scores rose on statewide TCAP assessments.
- Proficiency drops as students enter middle school grades.
- Trends reflect outcomes under Tennessee’s retention policy.
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.