On Wisconsin's Wisconsin Forward Exam, Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 1300 to 1840, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Meeting (at 1560 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Developing | 1300–1510 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Approaching | 1511–1559 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Meeting | 1560–1621 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Advanced | 1622–1840 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 52% of Grade 3 students reached Meeting or Advanced 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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