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Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed.
Nationwide, fewer than one third of our students achieve grade-level proficiency in reading and math. These skills are essential for success in the classroom and community. Students who achieve proficiency are much more likely to graduate high school and achieve their dreams. Our programs make an incredible difference, and we need your help.
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A strong foundation in reading and math is essential for all students. Test scores in both subjects show large gaps exist for students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, English language learners, and students of color. But data from independent evaluations show that our programs can help close those gaps – and students even exceed their growth targets!
With so many students needing extra help, it’s a huge challenge for school districts to provide the individual attention kids need. At the average school, giving each student the individual attention they need would take 230 hours per week and require 7 additional staff members. The people power our programs provide can help close those gaps, too!
Reading Proficiency
Thirty-one percent of fourth graders are proficient readers. Think about that. Up to fourth grade, one of the major focuses for kids in school is learning to read. After fourth grade, it is an essential skill needed to keep pace in school and become successful learners.
Math Proficiency
Twenty-eight percent of eighth graders are proficient in math – this means the majority of students aren’t positioned to be successful in algebra and advanced math. Success in math and advancing to algebra is linked to higher high school graduation rates, college success and good-paying jobs. So, supporting students who need a boost in math can make an exponential impact!
National Stats for Students
Our information comes from the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “The Nation’s Report Card,” which is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of America’s students. According to the 2024 study, proficiency levels in reading for 4th grade students across all ethnic groups dropped below the previously recorded 2022 benchmark. This is a continuation of a decline that began pre-pandemic. There were no significant differences for 8th grade students in math compared to 2022. Hispanic students, students from families experiencing poverty, students with disabilities, and English learners were most affected by below-target scoring.
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With 2,500 tutors from coast to coast, we’re powered by passionate people who are ready to make a difference. We’ve already helped more than 600,000 students work toward brighter futures, and we’re just getting started.
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