This study will utilize a quantitative method to the explore the association between third grade students' home computer access and their ability to attain a proficient score on the Fall 2019 English Language Arts standardized state assessment. The secondary focus will explore the association between third grade students' home computer access and socioeconomic standing. This study is important in advancing our understanding of factors impacting students' success on high stakes standardized state assessments. Students who fail to score proficiently on Ohio's third grade English Language Arts test can face retention, a practice which correlates with decreased graduation rates. This study will further advance our understanding of the impact of third grade students' keyboarding aptitude on their third grade standardized English Language Arts Assessment scores; thereby allowing us to provide students with every possibility to showcase their academic knowledge. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]