Performance Levels for the 2025 Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Tests, and Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests

Sep 30, 2026

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Defines NYS performance levels for the 2025 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests. NYS Level 1 describes performance below proficiency with limited standards knowledge, while Level 2 indicates partial proficiency that is on track but not yet proficient. Level 3 reflects proficiency meeting grade expectations. Level 4 indicates advanced performance exceeding expectations. Includes scale score ranges by grade and subject.

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NYS Performance Levels (Grades 3-8 ELA & Math; Grades 5 & 8 Science)

NYS Level 1 to Level 4 Descriptions

Scale Score Ranges for English Language Arts Performance

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Scale Score Ranges for Math Performance (24-25)

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Scale Score Ranges for Science Performance (24-25)

Grade 5

Grade 8

Definitions of Performance Levels for the 2025 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, and Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests NYS Level 1: Students performing at this level are below proficient in standards for their grade. They may demonstrate limited knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Learning Standards that are considered insufficient for the expectations at this grade. NYS Level 2: Students performing at this level are partially proficient in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Learning Standards that are considered partial but insufficient for the expectations at this grade. Students performing at Level 2 are considered on track to meet current New York high school graduation requirements but are not yet proficient in Learning Standards at this grade. NYS Level 3: Students performing at this level are proficient in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Learning Standards that are considered sufficient for the expectations at this grade. NYS Level 4: Students performing at this level excel in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Learning Standards that are considered more than sufficient for the expectations at this grade. Scale Score Ranges Associated with English Language Arts Performance Level | Grade | NYS Level 1 | NYS Level 2 | NYS Level 3 | NYS Level 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | 384–431 | 432–449 | 450–473 | 474–499 | | 4 | 384–430 | 431–449 | 450–470 | 471–502 | | 5 | 372–431 | 432–449 | 450–473 | 474–504 | | 6 | 373–430 | 431–449 | 450–469 | 470–507 | | 7 | 369–432 | 433–449 | 450–471 | 472–499 | | 8 | 366–429 | 430–449 | 450–471 | 472–498 | 24-25 Scale Score Ranges Associated with Math Performance Level | Grade | NYS Level 1 | NYS Level 2 | NYS Level 3 | NYS Level 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | 381–423 | 424–449 | 450–486 | 487–509 | | 4 | 381–430 | 431–449 | 450–485 | 486–516 | | 5 | 385–431 | 432–449 | 450–482 | 483–513 | | 6 | 387–430 | 431–449 | 450–484 | 485–518 | | 7 | 380–429 | 430–449 | 450–476 | 477–513 | | 8 | 376–435 | 436–449 | 450–481 | 482–516 | 24-25 Scale Score Ranges Associated with Science Performance Level | Grade | NYS Level 1 | NYS Level 2 | NYS Level 3 | NYS Level 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5 | 403–423 | 424–449 | 450–479 | 480–520 | | 8 | 400–427 | 428–449 | 450–479 | 480–554 | Data source: [https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/ela-math/2025/ela-math-science-score-ranges-performance](https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/ela-math/2025/ela-math-science-score-ranges-performance)levels-2025.pdf

FAQs

What does NYS Level 1 mean for these tests?

Students at NYS Level 1 perform below proficiency in grade-level standards. They demonstrate limited knowledge, skills, and practices that fall short of expectations for the grade.

How is NYS Level 2 different from Level 3?

NY S Level 2 indicates partial proficiency—students are on track to meet graduation requirements but are not yet proficient in grade-level learning standards. NYS Level 3 reflects proficiency with knowledge and practices sufficient for grade expectations.

Where can the scale score ranges be found for ELA, Math, and Science?

The document provides tables of scale score ranges by grade for ELA, Math (24-25), and Science (24-25). It also lists a data source URL from NYSED for the full score range information.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle