State testing results show notable improvements in reading
State Testing Results Show Notable Improvements in Reading
Good morning.
We have good news this week involving Tennessee students.
The state released the 2025-26 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state–level results on Wednesday and they showed real progress in key subjects. As we explain, leaders are crediting investments for these improvements.
Tennessee students are succeeding today because leaders chose to champion meaningful investments in the classroom year after year.
Lana Skelo, President and CEO of Tennesseans for Student Success
By the numbers
3.2%Increase in third grade ELA proficiency from last year, the best result since 2017.
11.4%Statewide increase in social studies proficiency since 2019.
$1BillionNew dollars invested in education by Tennessee lawmakers in recent years.
Voices
Commissioner of Education · Tennessee Department of Education
I am very proud of our gains in student achievement, highlighting our success in implementing strategies that elevate learning across all grades and subjects.
Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of EducationGovernor · Tennessee
Tennessee's strategic investments in education have led to promising progress for students in multiple subjects and grade levels.
Governor Bill Lee
That's it for this week's Beam. Check your inbox tomorrow for a full recap of Tennessee's education news.
