Which reading speed is associated with a typical 2nd grade student?

The reading speed of a typical 2nd grade student is generally around 50-70 words per minute. At this stage in their development, children are still cultivating their fluency and comprehension skills. They have typically progressed from learning to read to reading to learn, but they are not yet at the point where they can read quickly while fully comprehending complex texts. This range acknowledges the variability among individuals, considering factors such as exposure to reading, instruction quality, and individual differences in learning pace.

As children continue to develop their reading skills beyond 2nd grade, their reading speeds are expected to increase, and they typically reach higher speeds in subsequent grades as their fluency improves.