Monday, May 10, 2010

More About Lexile Scores

Here is a chart that breaks down Lexile scores for seventh grade.

Below 550 is Below Grade Level, At Risk, Norm 1-6%
550 to 750 is Below Grade Level, Basic 1, Norm 6-21%
750 to 850 is Below Grade Level, Basic 2, Norm 21-34%
850 to 950 is At Grade Level, Low Proficient, Norm 34-49%
950 to 1025 is At Grade Level, Proficient, Norm 49-62%
1025 to 1100 is At Grade Level, High Proficient, Norm 62-76%
1100 and above is Above Grade Level, Norm 76% and above

We realize that the SRI test the students took is just one measure of their ability. However, it can be a helpful source of information.
With score of below 875 a student might be considered for a reading intervention class. We also look at CRT (State Core Test) and other scores, and in-class performance.