On District of Columbia's DC CAPE (PARCC through 2019) course exams, Algebra II is reported on a scale from 650 to 850 (2018, 2019, 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 | 7% |
| Partially Met Expectations | 700–724 | Partway toward the state standard | 5% |
| Approached Expectations | 725–749 | Approaching the state standard | 8% |
| Met Expectations | 750–807 | Meeting the state standard (the proficiency line) | 65% |
| Exceeded Expectations | 808–850 | The highest level, above the state standard | 15% |
Statewide in 2026, about 80% of the students counted for Algebra II 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 II 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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