03/11/2026
Great job, Bobcats!!!π
Encouraging news for early literacy in APS! πβ¨
Midyear data shows strong gains in reading proficiency among first and second-grade students, especially within historically underserved student groups. Several elementary schools saw increases of more than 20 percentage points since the start of the school year, a testament to the hard work of students, educators and families across our district.
π£ Shoutout to the schools recognized for these impressive gains:
β’ SY Jackson Elementary
β’ Barcelona Elementary
β’ Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative
β’ Bellehaven Elementary
β’ Manzano Mesa Elementary
β’ Double Eagle Elementary
β’ Hubert H. Humphrey Elementary
β’ Petroglyph Elementary
β’ Chaparral Elementary
Weβre proud of this progress, and we know there is still more work ahead. APS remains committed to strengthening literacy instruction and ensuring every student develops the foundational reading skills they need to succeed.
π Read more about the progress and the schools leading the way: https://www.aps.edu/news/news-from-2025-2026/early-literacy-shows-strong-gains-across-elementary-schools