Core5 in the DMV: Driving Literacy, Improving Scores

Lexia® Core5® Reading is strengthening literacy skills for students in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Research reviewed the impact Core5 had on spring 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores for students in grades 3–5. It compared assessment outcomes for 317 schools using Core5 with those for 555 schools not using the science of reading-based program.

Among the highlights of the results:

• Students at Core5 schools in Maryland scored 1.85% higher on 2023 MCAP testing than students at non-Core5 schools

• Reading proficiency scores were 1.80% better for third grade students and 2.14% better for fourth grade students using Core5 in Maryland

The research included 190,027 students in grades 3–5 from 872 elementary schools in 24 districts, with studies and data including:

• 2022 MCAP scores

• 2023 MCAP scores

• Grade-level Core5 usage

• Demographics

• Sensitivity analysis

In the MCAP scores research, the state student demographics were:

• 44% Qualified for free or reduced-price lunch

• 33% White

• 34% Black

• 21% Hispanic

• 12% Another race

Core5 is a research-proven program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities and in all educational tiers. It addresses disparities in educational opportunities by providing an Adaptive Blended Learning model that offers explicit, systematic, and personalized reading instruction. 

Download the DMV Core5 research highlights now to explore more details and link to the full report.