Buchanan Honors Senate District 7 Schools for High IREAD Literacy Achievement

Multiple schools in the district reached a 95% or higher pass rate on the state's 2025 IREAD assessment.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:33pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated icon of an open book, conceptually representing the focus on literacy education in Indiana schools.The vibrant celebration of literacy achievement in Indiana's Senate District 7 schools highlights the power of prioritizing reading skills for student success.Rossville Today

Several local schools in Indiana's Senate District 7 are being recognized for outstanding student achievement in literacy, according to State Senator Brian Buchanan. The honors come after multiple schools reached a 95% or higher pass rate on the state's 2025 IREAD assessment, a key benchmark used to measure reading proficiency among Indiana students.

Why it matters

Literacy is a critical foundation for long-term academic and career success, and the high performance of these schools reflects effective classroom instruction and the positive impact of prioritizing literacy in Indiana's education system.

The details

The schools recognized for this achievement include Boone Meadow Elementary, Clinton Prairie Elementary, Granville Wells Elementary, Pittsboro Elementary, Rossville Elementary, Saint Malachy School, Thorntown Elementary, Traders Point Christian Schools, Union Elementary, and Walnut Elementary. The IREAD assessment focuses on foundational reading skills, and strong performance across these schools demonstrates a continued commitment to literacy instruction and student support.

  • The 2025 IREAD assessment results were recently announced.

The players

Brian Buchanan

An Indiana State Senator who praised the schools and teachers for their efforts in helping students achieve high literacy proficiency.

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What they’re saying

“Our state's teachers all work hard to ensure Hoosier students are prepared for their futures. In recent years, I have supported legislation that places an importance on literacy in our schools, and I'd like to thank the teachers in our schools for the work they've done to help achieve these honors.”

— Brian Buchanan, Indiana State Senator

The takeaway

The recognition of these Indiana schools for their outstanding literacy achievement highlights the importance of prioritizing reading proficiency in early education and the positive impact that effective classroom instruction and support can have on student success.