Florida Impact Report

School leaders across Florida understand the urgency of improving literacy, especially in underperforming schools. 

This eye-opening infographic demonstrates how Lexia® Core5® Reading can significantly impact student achievement on the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). The data, drawn from 158 elementary schools across 26 districts, shows educators at schools consistently using Core5 achieved an average 1.5-point boost on FAST compared to similar schools that did not use the program. Fifth grade students, in particular, benefited from this targeted approach, surpassing non-Core5 peers by an impressive three points.

This infographic details how focusing on reading fidelity can drive measurable improvements in ELA test performance—even in schools historically labeled as unsatisfactory. 

Whether you’re an instructional leader looking to elevate student outcomes or an educator seeking to enrich your curriculum, the findings underscore the transformative power of targeted, technology-based reading support. This research backs up what many educators at Florida schools have discovered firsthand: With consistent usage, Core5 fosters measurable improvements in ELA proficiency.

From practical implementation steps to success stories, you’ll discover strategies that can uplift literacy outcomes statewide and beyond, guiding struggling readers toward confident, lifelong learning. Download the full infographic to uncover detailed insights, graphics, and data that illuminate how Core5 can help educators at underperforming schools make real strides in reading achievement.