On Utah's RISE, Grade 6 Science is reported on a scale from 801 to 899, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 849 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Below Proficient | 801–840 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Approaching Proficient | 841–848 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 849–861 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Highly Proficient | 862–899 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 56% of Grade 6 students reached Proficient or Highly Proficient in Science. 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 6, other subjects:
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