The average reading speed differs between different ages. It is measured in the number of words you can read in one minute. For a child in elementary school, the average speed is recorded at 200 words per minute. Among adults, the average speed is 250 words per minute, just a few points above the speed considered basic and average among children. While this speed is still noted for its high level of comprehension and corresponding comprehension, reading in this space will require a long period of time to read large amounts of information.

However, speeds below the average speed of 200 words per minute have also been observed. A speed of less than 100 words per minute is considered a manifestation of basic reading ability. This poor ability can be caused by a low level of reading experience and peak levels of regression, subvocalization, and mental drift. For readers ages 6 to 12, the average reading speed is 100 to 200 words per minute. Adults who avoid reading can also manifest this speed of reading.

After graduating from high school, the expected average reading speed is 250 to 350 words per minute. In this index, occasional setbacks can be observed and comprehension exceeds 50%. If your performance is between 350 and 500 words per minute, you are considered an above average reader. His interest in reading may have helped him reach this speed. Above 75% comprehension and comprehension is highlighted by a performance of 500 to 800 words per minute. If your average reading speed is 800 to 1,000 words per minute, you are an excellent reader. People who reach this speed have generally had comprehensive reading performance interventions and show minimal subvocalization. Regression habits have also been eliminated among these excellent readers. Comprehension and word recognition are high.

Having a speed of more than 1000 words per minute implies that an individual has devoted attention, concentration and effort to regular and deliberate practice of speed reading drills and exercises.