Three EVSC Elementary Schools Honored for High IREAD Scores

Schools surpassed 95% pass rate on state's 3rd grade reading exam.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:52pm

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Three elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) have been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education for exceeding the state's 95% pass rate goal on the IREAD reading assessment for third-grade students. Oak Hill, Scott, and McCutchanville Elementary Schools were commended for their students' strong literacy performance, which reflects the district's emphasis on early reading proficiency.

Why it matters

Achieving high IREAD scores is an important milestone that indicates students are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, a critical benchmark for future academic success. The state recognition highlights the EVSC's commitment to prioritizing literacy programs and funding in the early grades.

The details

The IREAD assessment measures whether third-grade students are reading at their appropriate grade level. All three EVSC elementary schools surpassed the state's 95% pass rate goal, demonstrating their students' strong literacy skills. School officials say the achievement reflects the district's continued focus on early literacy development and helping students reach reading proficiency targets.

  • The IREAD test is administered annually to third-grade students in Indiana.

The players

Oak Hill Elementary School

One of the three EVSC elementary schools recognized for high IREAD scores.

Scott Elementary School

One of the three EVSC elementary schools recognized for high IREAD scores.

McCutchanville Elementary School

One of the three EVSC elementary schools recognized for high IREAD scores.

Shannon Shrieter

Principal of Oak Hill Elementary School.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC)

The school district that oversees the three recognized elementary schools.

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What they’re saying

“It's so special for the state to recognize all three of our schools in EVSC to show that early literacy is a priority and reminding them this is why we prioritize funding and attention to schools especially in the early literacy programs and areas, because we know how this sets students up for success for the rest of their lives.”

— Shannon Shrieter, Principal, Oak Hill Elementary School

The takeaway

The strong IREAD performance of these three EVSC elementary schools underscores the district's commitment to early literacy development and ensuring students are reading at grade level by third grade, a critical milestone for future academic achievement.