On Illinois's IAR, Grade 7 Mathematics is reported on a scale from 650 to 850, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Level 4 (at 750 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 650–699 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Level 2 | 700–724 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Level 3 | 725–749 | Partway toward grade-level expectations |
| Level 4 | 750–785 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Level 5 | 786–850 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2024, about 29% of Grade 7 students reached Level 4 or Level 5 in Math. 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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