INDIANAPOLIS — Right now, Indiana grade school students are learning and reading at the highest levels in more than a decade.

Results from recent iREAD tests show a nearly 90% proficiency rate in 3rd grade literacy.

Enlace Academy is one of schools across the state that has seen vast improvements in iREAD scores. On the city's northwest side, scores are up almost 9% in the last year, which is double the state average.

"The first thing I think I've noticed is an overall investment and buy-in what our belief is here and that is every child can and will learn," said Tylie Mendoza-Robertson, school leader at Enlace Academy. "One thing that I think is super unique with how we've gotten the results is the deep engagement with the community members and family members."

Enlace has also been wo

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