On Texas's STAAR, Grade 7 Writing is reported on a scale from 2221 to 5411, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Meets (at 4000 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Did Not Meet | 2221–3549 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Approaches | 3550–3999 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Meets | 4000–4601 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Masters | 4602–5411 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2021, about 32% of Grade 7 students reached Meets or Masters in Writing. 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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