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Scaled Scores and Performance Levels

Results of English Language Arts assessments
are reported as scaled scores and performance levels.

Scaled scores. The number of correct answers is converted to scores on a common scale so that achievement can be compared across grade levels.

Performance levels. The four proficiency levels that show how students have mastered the knowledge and skills that make up the learning standards.

Level 4

Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction

Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Level 3

Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Level 2

Partially Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level show partial achievement of the learning standards.

Level 1

Not Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.


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