On Utah's RISE, Grade 7 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 1193 to 1756, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 1500 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Below Proficient | 1193–1434 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Approaching Proficient | 1435–1499 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 1500–1575 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Highly Proficient | 1576–1756 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 42% of Grade 7 students reached Proficient or Highly 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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