MSA cut scores approved by the Board and the State results
The Performance Standard determines where the cut score is for students considered to be performing at the proficient and advanced levels. All other students will be considered to be performing at the basic level.
MSA Reading Scale Scores
| Grade | Scale Score for Proficient | Scale Score for Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 388 | 456 |
| Grade 4 | 371 | 437 |
| Grade 5 | 384 | 425 |
| Grade 6 | 381 | 421 |
| Grade 7 | 385 | 425 |
| Grade 8 | 391 | 425 |
| English | 396 | 429 |
MSA Mathematics Scale Scores
| Grade | Scale Score for Proficient | Scale Score for Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 379 | 441 |
| Grade 4 | 374 | 433 |
| Grade 5 | 392 | 453 |
| Grade 6 | 396 | 447 |
| Grade 7 | 396 | 451 |
| Grade 8 | 407 | 444 |
| Algebra | 412 | 450 |
MSA Science Scale Scores
| Grade | Scale Score for Proficient | Scale Score for Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 391 | 467 |
| Grade 8 | 387 | 478 |
| Biology | 400 | 452 |
