1. Smarter Balanced Performance Levels and Scale Scores  
Smarter Balanced Performance Levels and Scale Scores
Smarter Balanced ELA
Level 1
Below Basic
Level 2
Basic
Level 3
Proficient
Level 4
Advanced
Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8
High school
Smarter Balanced Math
Level 1
Below Basic
Level 2
Basic
Level 3
Proficient
Level 4
Advanced
Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8
High school
For high school, the ELA Exit Exam Cut Score is For high school, the Math Exit Exam Cut Score is 2595.

2. Reading/English Language Arts Scale Scores
Career and College Ready
Exit Exam
Old system: The minimum scale score to meet standard was 400 in every grade.
New system: The minimum scale score to meet standard changes in each grade because the assessment is vertically scaled. For high school, the Exit Exam Cut Score is 2548.

3. Math Scale Scores
Career and College Ready
Exit Exam
Old system: The minimum scale score to meet standard was 400 in every grade.
New system: The minimum scale score to meet standard changes in each grade because the assessment is vertically scaled. For high school, the Exit Exam Cut Score is 2595.

4. Sample Score Reports