Local Schools Recognized for Meeting Indiana's Literacy Goal

A celebration was held at the Statehouse on Wednesday.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner recognized educators from 283 schools where at least 95 percent of students demonstrated reading proficiency in 2024.

Two local schools were among the honorees at today’s ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse.

Central Elementary in Lawrenceburg, Mount Carmel School in Franklin County and South Ripley Elementary School were among the honorees for meeting the state’s literacy goal.

During the most recent IREAD assessment, Mount Carmel School had a 100 percent pass rate, South Ripley Elementary School had a 98.4 pass rate, and Central Elementary had a padded rate of 96.4.

“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,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “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. Congratulations to all of the schools that hit our shared 95 percent goal, and let’s keep this positive momentum going for Indiana students!”

There were 241 schools recognized at the state’s first literacy celebration last February. Wednesday’s celebration marked an increase of more than 40 additional schools that are now meeting this important goal.

A list of schools honored at the celebration can be found here.