On Virginia's end-of-course SOL tests, Earth Science is reported on a scale from 0 to 600 (2024 to 2026), and each score falls into one of 3 performance levels. Reaching Pass/Proficient, at 400 or above, is the state's passing score.
| Level | Score range | What it means | Statewide 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did Not Pass | 0–399 | Below the state standard | 28% |
| Pass/Proficient | 400–499 | Meeting the state standard (the passing score) | 66% |
| Pass/Advanced | 500–600 | The highest level, above the state standard | 6% |
Statewide in 2026, about 72% of the students counted for Earth Science reached Pass/Proficient or Pass/Advanced. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
These counts are the students who took this end-of-course SOL test in that school year. Middle-school students who take a high-school course test early (most often Algebra I, Geometry or Earth Science) are included, counted at their middle school.
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 an Earth Science score into an estimated percentile versus the school, division and the whole state, so you can see where a score stands, not just its level.
Look up an Earth Science percentile →