{"id":16754,"date":"2025-04-24T11:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/?p=16754"},"modified":"2025-04-24T18:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:34:45","slug":"sc-ready-score-ranges-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/sc-ready-score-ranges-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"SC READY Score Ranges Explained: What Do They Mean for Your School?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each spring, students in grades 3\u20138 across South Carolina take the <\/span>SC READY<\/span><\/a> assessments. These tests measure mastery of the South Carolina College and Career-Ready Standards and serve as a key accountability metric for schools. For educators, understanding the score ranges, and what they mean, can help shape instruction and support at every level of student performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

SC READY Score Ranges by Subject and Grade<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of score cut ranges by subject. We\u2019ve also added estimated correct answer ranges (based on a 40-question model) to help make the levels more tangible.<\/span><\/p>\n

ELA Score Ranges<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nPerformance Level<\/b><\/td>\nScale Score<\/b><\/td>\nCorrect Answers<\/b>
(out of 40)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013358<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n359\u2013451<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n452\u2013539<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n540\u2013825<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013418<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n419\u2013508<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n509\u2013591<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n592\u2013850<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013448<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n449\u2013556<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n557\u2013652<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n653\u2013875<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013454<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n455\u2013574<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n575\u2013666<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n667\u2013900<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013511<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n512\u2013614<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n615\u2013703<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n704\u2013925<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013536<\/td>\n0\u201319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n537\u2013641<\/td>\n20\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n642\u2013736<\/td>\n28\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n737\u2013950<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Math Score Ranges<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nPerformance Level<\/b><\/td>\nScale Score<\/b><\/td>\nCorrect Answers<\/b>
(out of 40)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013359<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n360\u2013437<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n438\u2013542<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n543\u2013825<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013400<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n401\u2013480<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n481\u2013562<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n563\u2013850<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013447<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n448\u2013534<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n535\u2013621<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n622\u2013875<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013452<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n453\u2013542<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n543\u2013626<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n627\u2013900<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013487<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n488\u2013576<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n577\u2013648<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n649\u2013925<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n100\u2013526<\/td>\n0\u201320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n527\u2013614<\/td>\n21\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n615\u2013682<\/td>\n29\u201335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n683\u2013950<\/td>\n36\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Science Score Ranges<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/b><\/td>\nPerformance Level<\/b><\/td>\nScale Score<\/b><\/td>\nCorrect Answers<\/b>
(out of 40)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n1370\u20131433<\/td>\n0\u201322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n1434\u20131449<\/td>\n23\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n1450\u20131467<\/td>\n28\u201334<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n1468\u20131530<\/td>\n35\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/b><\/td>\nDoes Not Meet<\/td>\n1570\u20131636<\/td>\n0\u201322<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approaches<\/td>\n1637\u20131649<\/td>\n23\u201327<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meets<\/td>\n1650\u20131664<\/td>\n28\u201334<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exceeds<\/td>\n1665\u20131730<\/td>\n35\u201340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Understanding the Ranges & How to Support Students<\/b><\/h2>\n

Every SC READY performance level tells a different story about where a student is in their learning journey, and what kind of support will help them move forward. Below is a breakdown of what each range means and how schools can respond effectively using targeted strategies and tools like Progress Learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Not Meet Expectations<\/b><\/h3>\n

These students are significantly below grade level and often struggle with the foundational skills needed to succeed. They may experience difficulty with reading comprehension, basic math fluency, or scientific reasoning and vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instructional Focus:<\/b><\/p>\n