Moran Students Achieve 94.8% Pass Rate on 2026 IREAD

Moran Elementary students continued their strong literacy performance on the 2026 IREAD assessment, achieving a 94.8% passing rate.

The Title I school’s results are 6.1 percentage points above Indiana’s statewide passing rate of 88.7% and represent continued growth from Moran’s 93.9% passing rate in 2025.

Moran was also among four P-H-M Title I elementary schools to achieve a passing rate above 90% in 2026.

Across Penn-Harris-Madison, 94.7% of students passed IREAD, meaning Moran’s 94.8% passing rate also slightly exceeded P-H-M’s already strong corporation-wide performance.

“These results are a reflection of the incredible dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the partnership of our families,” said Superintendent Dr. Heather Short. “I am especially proud of the growth we are seeing across our schools, including our Title I schools that have achieved a 90% or higher passing rate.”

P-H-M continues to prioritize research-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, providing educators with professional learning, instructional resources, and opportunities to collaborate around student data and effective instructional practices.

All P-H-M second grade students also participate in IREAD as an early indicator of reading proficiency. In 2026, 72.1% of P-H-M second graders passed IREAD a year early.

Moran’s continued growth reflects P-H-M’s commitment to building on a culture of academic excellence, maintaining high expectations and providing students with the support they need to succeed.

By the Numbers

• 94.8% — Moran 2026 IREAD pass rate
• +0.9 percentage points — Increase from 2025
• 6.1 percentage points — Moran performance above the state average
• 94.7% — P-H-M corporation-wide pass rate
• 88.7% — Indiana statewide pass rate
• 72.1% — P-H-M second graders passing IREAD