On Hawaii's Smarter Balanced Assessment and HSA Science, Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 2001 to 2811, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Met Standard (at 2432 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Did Not Meet Standard | 2001–2366 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Nearly Met Standard | 2367–2431 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Met Standard | 2432–2489 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Exceeded Standard | 2490–2811 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 48% of Grade 3 students reached Met Standard or Exceeded Standard in ELA. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students. Our free tool turns a score into an estimated percentile versus the child's school, district and the whole state, so you can see exactly where a score stands, not just its level.
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