Tennessee Third Graders Struggle with Reading | Memphis News

Tennessee’s third-grade reading scores are sounding an alarm: 55% of students failed the English language arts portion of their standardized tests, triggering mandatory interventions like retakes, summer school, or tutoring for nearly 41,000 kids. While some districts like Knox County edged above state averages and others in Middle Tennessee saw modest gains, Memphis, Nashville, and a few others still lag. This data, compiled by a local education nonprofit, reveals stark regional disparities and underscores the urgency as the state’s “third-grade reading guarantee” law continues to reshape student advancement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c15483769c97651