The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools released results of the 2021/2022 iRead3 testing and say third grade students at HSE were among the highest in the state for reading, evaluation and determination.

The IREAD-3 assessment was given to 1,545 third grade students across the district’s 13 elementary schools.  According to the results released on Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), 94% of HSE students have mastered foundational reading skills by the end of third grade.

“As we continue to make strides in core academic subjects, it is important to remember our students are more than a test score,” said Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Stokes in an HSE Schools news release. “Our teachers and staff work diligently every day to ensure our students are well-rounded, innovative thinkers capable of meeting the demands of an ever-changing world community.”

Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ IREAD-3 scores ranked second in the state among districts in the top 10% in enrollment and was the highest scoring in Hamilton County.

The school district says students in seven of the district’s 13 elementary schools scored 95% or higher in the iRead-3 testing.