Lexile Tests and Scores

When we take the RI test in the computer lab, the program determines a lexile level for the student.  The student level matches him or her with books that have also been leveled.

Lexile levels

950 to 1025 is At Grade Level for seventh grade,  Proficient, Norm 49-62%


Below 550 is Below Grade Level, At Risk, Norm 1-6%
550 to 750 is Below Grade Level, Basic 1, Norm 6-21%
750 to 850 is Below Grade Level, Basic 2, Norm 21-34%
850 to 950 is At Grade Level, Low Proficient, Norm 34-49%
950 to 1025 is At Grade Level, Proficient, Norm 49-62% 
1025 to 1100 is At Grade Level, High Proficient, Norm 62-76%
1100 and above is Above Grade Level, Norm 76% and above

Note: Lexile Levels are being readjusted for the new State and National Core Curriculum.
http://www.lexile.com/using-lexile/lexile-measures-and-the-ccssi/text-complexity-grade-bands-and-lexile-ranges/

Grade Band	Current Lexile Band	"Stretch" Lexile Band*
K–1	N/A	N/A
2–3	450L–725L	420L–820L
4–5	645L–845L	740L–1010L
6–8	860L–1010L	925L–1185L
9-10	960L–1115L	1050L–1335L
11–CCR	1070L–1220L	1185L–1385L

To learn more, and to find books that match your reading level, go to lexile.com.

originally published 1-29-11 
revised 8-30-11