Head-to-head · Reading Comprehension Software
Read 180 vs Scholastic Reading Measure
Read 180 leads on 1 check, Scholastic Reading Measure on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRead 180 · 9.0/10
- Most featuresRead 180 · 3 of 3
Read 180 scores higher on our rubric for reading comprehension software: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
On assessment type, Scholastic Reading Measure gives you Formative where Read 180 offers Diagnostic. Read 180 offers standards alignment; Scholastic Reading Measure doesn't publish it.
Read 180 is the better fit for comprehensive secondary reading intervention. Scholastic Reading Measure is the better fit for K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension.
- Read 180 fits best
Comprehensive secondary reading intervention
- Scholastic Reading Measure fits best
K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension
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Side by side
| Feature | Read 180 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Scholastic Reading Measure 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Reading Comprehension Software | #2 in Reading Comprehension Software |
| Best for | Comprehensive secondary reading intervention | K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Read 180 3/3 · Scholastic Reading Measure 2/3 | ||
| Adaptive difficulty | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standards alignment | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Class reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Assessment type | Diagnostic | Formative |
| Passage formats | Not published | Not published |
| Grade range | Grades 3–12 | K–8 |
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| Our verdict | Read 180 is a reading intervention curriculum and student software program from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for students in Grades 3–12 who are reading below grade level. It is designed for dedicated intervention or core classrooms, pairing… Read the review → |
For K–8 educators who need reading comprehension assessment tied to classroom reading, Scholastic Reading Measure offers computer-adaptive passages and questions. It adjusts passage difficulty according to student responses and generates… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Read 180 — where it wins
- Adaptive paths span phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing
- Teacher-led lessons, independent texts, and digital practice work together
- Diagnostic data, progress monitoring, and class reporting support placement
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting HMH rather than selecting a listed plan
- Web and cloud deployment may not fit offline implementation needs
- Its focus on Grades 3–12 excludes students outside that range
Scholastic Reading Measure — where it wins
- Adjusts passage difficulty in response to student answers
- Generates Lexile measures to guide text matching
- Records results and reports progress through Literacy Pro
Where it doesn't
- Available as a component of Literacy Pro, not a standalone assessment
- Requires sales contact for U.S. pricing
- Web-based deployment only
- Read 1809.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad, adaptive intervention program that connects instruction, practice, assessment, and reporting.
Visit HMHFull verdict → - Scholastic Reading Measure8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused K–8 assessment that connects adaptive comprehension results to reading materials.
Contact ScholasticFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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