See how your local Michigan school district did in the 2026 M-STEP

Michigan reading scores are down across grades 3-7
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Students take the tests in the spring

Michigan third grade reading scores dipped further in the most recent standardized tests.

Just 38.2% of third grade students in Michigan are proficient in English Language Arts, down from 38.9% the previous year, according to results released Friday from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, commonly known as the M-STEP. Students took the tests in spring 2026.

Third through seventh graders in public schools throughout the state take the English language arts and math test. Use this tool to look up ELA and math scores.

Eighth grade students take the PSAT 8/9 test for English language arts and math and the M-STEP for science and social studies.

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In 11th grade, students take the SAT, WIN Readiness Assessment and science and social studies M-STEP.

Use this tool to look up your local district’s SAT scores.

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