On District of Columbia's DC CAPE (PARCC through 2019) course exams, Algebra I is reported on a scale from 650 to 850 (2022, 2025 and 2026), and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Met Expectations, at 750 or above, is the state's proficiency line.
| Level | Score range | What it means | Statewide 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did Not Yet Meet Expectations | 650–699 | The lowest level, well below the state standard | 29% |
| Partially Met Expectations | 700–724 | Partway toward the state standard | 36% |
| Approached Expectations | 725–749 | Approaching the state standard | 23% |
| Met Expectations | 750–804 | Meeting the state standard (the proficiency line) | 11% |
| Exceeded Expectations | 805–850 | The highest level, above the state standard | 1% |
Statewide in 2026, about 12% of the students counted for Algebra I reached Met Expectations or Exceeded Expectations. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
These numbers are the DC public and public charter school students who took each high-school course exam (PARCC, then DC CAPE), by the school where they tested. Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II count high-school students (grades 9-12) only; middle-school students who take those courses are not included. English I and II count every student who took them. OSSE hides groups of fewer than 10 students.
More on who is counted, and how: see how we count.
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students who took the same test. Our free tool turns an Algebra I score into an estimated percentile versus the school, LEA and the whole state, so you can see where a score stands, not just its level.
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