MSD Steuben County staff reviews iRead test changes, results and supports for 2nd–3rd graders

MSD Steuben County staff member presented an overview of the state iRead assessment, recent law changes affecting current 2nd- and 3rd-graders, the district’s recent pass rates and the supports available to help students meet the test standard.

The presentation explained what iRead tests, the testing window and retest rules and listed supports for families and students. The staff member said the testing window “will open in early March” and noted the test is untimed and administered in three parts covering foundational skills, vocabulary and comprehension.

The discussion matters because state law now requires all current 2nd-graders to take the assessment and because results determine retest, summer-program and, for some 3rd-graders who do not meet exemptions, retention paths. The district also described targeted interventions and community resources intended to raise student proficiency.

MSD Steuben County staff reviewed district iRead performance and goals. The presenter said that 3rd-grade pass rates improved to 82.9% in 2024, exceeding the state average, and that the district seeks to reach the commonly cited benchmark that 95% of students can learn to read at basic proficiency. For…