On New Hampshire's NH SAS Science test, Grade 11 Science is reported on a scale from 1100 to 1200 (2018, 2019 and 2021 to 2026), and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Proficient, at 1153 or above, is the state's proficiency line.
| Level | Score range | What it means | Statewide 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below Proficient | 1100–1145 | The lowest level, well below the state standard | 43% |
| Approaching Proficient | 1146–1152 | Approaching the state standard | 17% |
| Proficient | 1153–1175 | Meeting the state standard (the proficiency line) | 34% |
| Above Proficient | 1176–1200 | The highest level, above the state standard | 6% |
Statewide in 2026, about 40% of the students counted for Grade 11 Science reached Proficient or Above Proficient. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
These numbers are the New Hampshire public school students in grade 11 for the SAT School Day (the state's high-school test in reading and writing and in math) and the NH SAS science test, counted at their school for the full academic year. New Hampshire publishes whole-number percentages and a range for the number of students; levels under 10% are often hidden and are worked out from the school's other results.
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 a Grade 11 Science score into an estimated percentile versus the school, district and the whole state, so you can see where a score stands, not just its level.
Look up a Grade 11 Science percentile →