California State Progress Report

During the 2023–2024 school year, Lexia® programs such as Lexia® Core5® Reading, Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®, and Lexia English Language Development™ played a pivotal role in accelerating literacy and language learning across various California school districts. Designed around the science of reading, these solutions are proven to enhance teacher-led instruction and close learning gaps for students at all levels.

For pre-K–5 students, Core5 had a significant impact. The percentage of students working at or above grade level increased from 44% to 84%, and more than half (52%) of students reached their grade-level benchmarks by the end of the year. Additionally, students working below grade level decreased from 56% to just 16%. This transformation is attributed to Core5’s ability to identify and address foundational literacy gaps in a structured, research-based manner.

In grades 6–12, Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® enabled 44% of students to cover three grade levels within a single year, with fewer than 4% still working on foundational skills by year’s end. PowerUp’s personalized pacing model allowed students to progress at their own speed, making it an effective intervention for struggling readers. 

Lexia English Language Development™ also showed success, with two in five students moving up to the next standards proficiency band and 43% of newcomers advancing up a proficiency band, helping more students achieve language milestones essential for academic success.