K-12 Reading Scores Show Slight Increase, Math Stagnates in Middle School

A new report from testing company NWEA indicates that K-8 reading scores slightly increased between spring 2025 and spring 2026, marking a potential turning point after pandemic-era disruptions. Math scores continued to rise in grades K-5 but stagnated in middle school. Despite the gains, reading scores across grades 1-8 remain below pre-pandemic levels.