Case Study: Mercer Island School District closes literacy gaps with 95 Percent Group structured literacy resources

Mercer Island School District boosts reading growth with 95 Percent Group as nearly 50% of pilot students achieve a year’s growth

Mercer Island School District, a district in Washington state, faced significant gaps in student literacy skills despite using existing curriculum resources, particularly among struggling readers. To address this, they turned to vendor 95 Percent Group Inc. for additional structured literacy tools and education.

The district implemented 95 Percent Group's Tier 2 literacy resources, including the 95 Phonics Lesson Library and 95 Phonics Chip Kits. This solution led to measurable results, with almost 50% of students in pilot classrooms reaching a year's growth or more by mid-year. One class's proficiency jumped from 48% to 62%, and the tools proved especially effective for diverse learners, transforming students' confidence and relationship with reading.

Mercer Island School District