On Rhode Island's NGSA science test, Grade 11 Science is reported on a scale from 1 to 120 (2019 and 2021 to 2026), and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Meeting, at 60 or above, is the state's proficiency line.
| Level | Score range | What it means | Statewide 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning to Meet | 1–35 | The lowest level, well below the state standard | 15% |
| Approaching | 36–59 | Approaching the state standard | 54% |
| Meeting | 60–70 | Meeting the state standard (the proficiency line) | 15% |
| Exceeding | 71–120 | The highest level, above the state standard | 17% |
Statewide in 2026, about 31% of the students counted for Grade 11 Science reached Meeting or Exceeding. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
These numbers are the Rhode Island public school students tested in grade 10 (PSAT 10) and grade 11 (the SAT School Day and the NGSA science test), by the school where they tested.
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.
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