On Ohio's State Tests (OST), Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 545 to 863, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 700 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Limited | 545–671 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Basic | 672–699 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 700–724 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Accomplished | 725–751 | Above grade-level expectations |
| Advanced | 752–863 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 62% of Grade 3 students reached Proficient+ 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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