Massachusetts DESE statewide K–3 early literacy screening dataset (2023/24)¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 2 studies (2 associational),q2· 0 of 2 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study
Description¶
A Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education dataset of K–3 early literacy screening results collected from participating schools and districts to identify students at risk of reading difficulty and guide early intervention.
Components¶
Claims¶
- About one third of Massachusetts K–3 students were identified as significantly below benchmark at least once in 2023/24, with 19 percent identified in all three periods [+M]
- Agreement between K–3 screening assessments on risk classification varied from 47 percent to 85 percent depending on the assessment combination [+M]
Related Products and Programmes¶
- Massachusetts DESE early literacy screening assessment dataset
- Massachusetts early literacy screening assessment dataset linked with MCAS results
Key Sources¶
- Early Literacy Performance in Massachusetts: Key Findings From 2023/24 School Year Data. (2025). WestEd. https://www.wested.org
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Massachusetts DESE statewide K–3 early literacy screening dataset (2023/24) |
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A Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education dataset of K–3 early literacy screening results collected from participating schools and districts to identify students at risk of reading difficulty and guide early intervention. |
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