On Ohio's Ohio's State Tests (OST), Grade 8 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 586 to 805, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Accomplished (at 725 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Limited | 586–681 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Basic | 682–699 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 700–724 | Partway toward grade-level expectations |
| Accomplished | 725–743 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Advanced | 744–805 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 25% of Grade 8 students reached Accomplished or Advanced 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.
Look up your child's exact percentile →Grade 8, other subjects:
ELA, other grades: