Kentucky KSA score ranges
On Kentucky KSA, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing and Editing and Mechanics are each scored on a scale and
sorted into 4 performance levels: Novice, Apprentice, Proficient, Distinguished. The grade-level benchmark is
Proficient. A student at or above it is on track. Pick a grade below to see
the exact score range for every level, plus how students scored.
Look up your child's percentile →
Guides by grade & subject
ELA: pick a grade
Math: pick a grade
Science: pick a grade
Social Studies: pick a grade
Writing: pick a grade
Editing and Mechanics: pick a grade
State Test Scores is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by any state
education department. Score ranges are the state's own published cut scores; percentiles are statistical
estimates from public performance-level data (Kentucky Department of Education (KSA / K-PREP)).