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third grade
Coverage of third grade in the Nexus archive.
- Most kindergartners who start school behind never reach proficiency: study
A study by NWEA found that only 1 in 10 kindergartners who start at the bottom of their class in reading and math reach proficiency by third grade. The analysis of 400,000 students' MAP test scores highlights persistent educational gaps and underscores the importance of early intervention.