On Minnesota's MCA, Grade 8 Science is reported on a scale from 800 to 899, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Meets (at 850 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Does Not Meet | 800–839 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Partially Meets | 840–849 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Meets | 850–862 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Exceeds | 863–899 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2024, about 31% of Grade 8 students reached Meets or Exceeds in Science. 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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