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Detroit district maintains growth in literacy and math on the 2026 M-STEP
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit and Micah Walker , BridgeDetroit
· September 4, 2026
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Key points A notable increase occurred in the percentage of third graders who scored well in reading and writing, reaching a 12-year high. Students showed improvement in reading, writing, and math.
Gains were made in key subjects. Students showed improvement in reading, writing, and math. A notable increase occurred in the percentage of third graders who scored well in reading and writing, reaching a 12-year high.
These gains are part of the results from state standardized tests. However, despite this progress, students still trail behind statewide averages.
Further information on these test results is available, including specific percentages and comparisons to statewide trends.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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