Overview

• Fourth-grade proficiency increased by 2.9 percentage points to 46.4%, while third-grade proficiency rose by 0.5 percentage points to 40.9%.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools saw third-grade proficiency rise to 26.6% and fourth-grade proficiency to 28.5%.
• Retention decisions for third and fourth graders will depend on retake tests, summer school participation, and tutoring options.
• The state has invested heavily in literacy programs, including tutoring and summer schools, to address pandemic-related learning losses.
• Final retention data and detailed TCAP scores will be released later in the summer.