Reading Eggspress Delivers Proven Gains in National Reading Assessments

New analysis of 2024 Australian national reading assessment results reveals a clear pattern: Year 3 students in schools using Reading Eggspress scored an average 23.2 points higher than their peers in non-user schools – a statistically significant difference that highlights the program's measurable impact on literacy achievement.

The advantage is clear and consistent across schools. And when students regularly complete comprehension lessons, the results are even stronger.

For educators focused on lifting literacy outcomes, these findings offer both validation and direction: consistent engagement with Reading Eggspress correlates with measurable improvements in reading performance.

Reading Eggspress is part of the award-winning Reading Eggs literacy suite, supporting students in Years 1–7 with structured, comprehension-focused reading instruction aligned with the Science of Reading.

Reading Eggspress vs non-users: A clear performance difference

Researchers compared Year 3 reading results from Australian schools using Reading Eggspress during the 2023–2024 school year with results from non-user schools.

The performance difference was substantial:

• Reading Eggspress schools: Average score 418.9.

• Non-user schools: Average score 395.7.

This 23.2-point advantage represents a meaningful, statistically significant improvement in reading achievement.

To confirm the reliability of these findings, the analysis employed rigorous statistical techniques including stratified sampling, bootstrapping, and correlation analysis – methods that ensure the results reflect genuine patterns across diverse school contexts.

Regular engagement drives even stronger results

Beyond the overall performance advantage, researchers identified another critical factor: lesson completion matters.

Among Reading Eggspress schools, those where students completed more comprehension lessons achieved significantly higher reading assessment scores.

This finding gives educators an actionable lever: regular, consistent engagement with comprehension lessons correlates directly with stronger literacy outcomes.

How Reading Eggspress builds stronger readers

What drives these measurable improvements? The answer lies in Reading Eggspress's comprehensive approach to literacy development.

Designed as the next stage in the Reading Eggs learning pathway, it extends students from early decoding foundations into deeper strategy use, vocabulary development, and text analysis.

Fully aligned with the Science of Reading, Reading Eggspress delivers systematic and explicit literacy instruction through:

• 220 sequenced comprehension lessons targeting critical reading strategies.

• 4,000+ Lexile-levelled texts matched to every reading level.

• Engaging, interactive activities with immediate, corrective feedback.

• Curriculum-aligned content to support local educational standards.

• Detailed progress tracking for data-driven instruction.

With over 220 explicit instruction videos and fully revised comprehension lessons coming soon, Reading Eggspress will deliver even more targeted, evidence-based instruction in every lesson.

Each component works together to create a reading program where consistent practice leads to steady, measurable growth.

What this means for your school

For teachers and leaders seeking practical ways to improve reading performance, the evidence is compelling: students using Reading Eggspress achieve stronger standardised reading assessment results.

The data demonstrates:

• Significantly higher reading assessment scores – schools using Reading Eggspress achieve an average 23.2-point advantage.

• Regular engagement matters – completing more comprehension lessons correlates with the strongest gains.

• Evidence-based instruction delivers results – the Science of Reading-aligned progression supports curriculum expectations with measurable outcomes.

See the impact in your classroom

Schools around the world using Reading Eggspress as part of the Reading Eggs suite are achieving measurable improvements in reading outcomes. Now your students can experience the same growth.

Start your free trial today and join thousands of schools strengthening reading confidence and achievement.

Want to explore the research further? Download the Reading Eggspress report for the complete methodology and findings.

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