In reading, no district showed a significant change in fourth grade scores since 2009, and only one district improved its eighth grade scores [3]. (jackjenningsdc.com)
One would expect fourth grade scores to make strides forward if you hold back all of those not reading well in the third grade! (utahpubliceducation.org)
African - American and white students in fourth grade scored the highest gains in reading compared with any other urban district. (hechingerreport.org)