NWEA MAP Scores by Grade Level 2024-2025 – Percentiles.

Welcome! If you have been given NWEA Map scores for your child, but don’t know how to interpret them, then you are in the right place. See which percentile your child’s score is, compared to nationwide Map scores for that grade.

The NWEA MAP test is an adaptive assessment for K-12 students that covers math, reading, language usage, and science. It is one of the most trusted and widely used assessments for primary and secondary educators.

MAP test scores help benchmark how far above or below grade level students are in specific sub-topics. Using these scores, educators can tailor curriculums and lessons to help students master subjects they may be struggling with.

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NWEA MAP scores by grade level 2024-2025 – Percentiles.
NWEA MAP scores by grade level 2024-2025 – Fall, Winter and Spring.
NWEA MAP scores by grade level 2024-2025

Below are the NWEA MAP scores percentile, and subject, for the following grade levels:

• Kindergarden Map Test Scores
• 1st Grade Map Test Scores
• 2nd Grade Map Test Scores
• 3rd Grade Map Test Scores
• 4th Grade Map Test Scores
• 5th Grade Map Test Scores
• 6th Grade Map Test Scores
• 7th Grade Map Test Scores
• 8th Grade Map Test Scores
• 9th Grade Map Test Scores
• 10th Grade Map Test Scores
• 11th Grade Map Test Scores
• 12th Grade Map Test Scores

Kindergarten Test MAP Scores

The tables below show the NWEA MAP scores for Kindergarten students in Math and Reading across different testing seasons.

Fall

The MAP Scores chart below shows Kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the Fall timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	111-123	108-120	N/A
10 – 19	124-129	121-126	N/A
20 – 29	129-133	126-130	N/A
30 – 39	133-136	130-133	N/A
40 – 49	136-139	134-136	N/A
50 – 59	140-142	137-139	N/A
60 – 69	143-146	140-143	N/A
70 – 79	146-150	143-147	N/A
80 – 89	150-155	147-152	N/A
90 – 99	156-169	152-165	N/A

Winter

The MAP Scores chart below shows Kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the Winter timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	122-134	119-130	N/A
10 – 19	135-140	131-136	N/A
20 – 29	140-144	136-140	N/A
30 – 39	144-147	140-143	N/A
40 – 49	147-150	143-146	N/A
50 – 59	150-153	146-149	N/A
60 – 69	153-156	149-152	N/A
70 – 79	156-160	152-156	N/A
80 – 89	160-165	156-161	N/A
90 – 99	165-178	161-174	N/A

Spring

The MAP Scores chart below shows Kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the Spring timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	129-141	125-137	N/A
10 – 19	142-147	138-143	N/A
20 – 29	147-150	143-146	N/A
30 – 39	151-154	147-150	N/A
40 – 49	154-157	150-153	N/A
50 – 59	157-160	153-156	N/A
60 – 69	160-163	156-159	N/A
70 – 79	163-167	159-163	N/A
80 – 89	167-172	163-168	N/A
90 – 99	173-185	169-181	N/A

1st Grade MAP Test Scores

The tables below show the NWEA MAP scores for 1st-grade students in Math and Reading across different testing seasons.

Fall

The MAP Scores chart below shows 1st Grade MAP scores and percentiles for the Fall timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	131-143	126-139	N/A
10 – 19	144-149	140-145	N/A
20 – 29	150-153	145-149	N/A
30 – 39	154-157	149-152	N/A
40 – 49	157-160	153-156	N/A
50 – 59	160-163	156-159	N/A
60 – 69	163-166	159-162	N/A
70 – 79	167-170	163-166	N/A
80 – 89	171-175	167-171	N/A
90 – 99	176-189	172-185	N/A

Winter

The MAP Scores chart below shows 1st Grade MAP scores and percentiles for the Winter timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	141-153	135-148	N/A
10 – 19	154-159	149-154	N/A
20 – 29	160-163	155-159	N/A
30 – 39	164-167	159-162	N/A
40 – 49	167-170	159-162	N/A
50 – 59	170-173	159-162	N/A
60 – 69	173-176	169-172	N/A
70 – 79	177-180	173-176	N/A
80 – 89	181-186	177-182	N/A
90 – 99	186-199	177-182	N/A

Spring

The MAP Scores chart below shows 1st Grade MAP scores and percentiles for the Spring timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	146-159	138-152	N/A
10 – 19	160-165	153-159	N/A
20 – 29	165-169	159-164	N/A
30 – 39	169-173	164-167	N/A
40 – 49	173-176	168-171	N/A
50 – 59	176-179	171-175	N/A
60 – 69	180-183	175-178	N/A
70 – 79	183-187	179-183	N/A
80 – 89	187-193	183-189	N/A
90 – 99	193-207	190-204	N/A

2nd Grade MAP Test Scores

The NWEA MAP Growth assessment measures student progress in Math, Reading, and Language. Below are the percentile ranges for each season.

Fall

The NWEA MAP Scores chart below shows 2nd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall timeframe. These scores indicate how students compare to their peers nationwide.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	145-158	137-152	137-152
10 – 19	158-164	153-159	153-160
20 – 29	164-168	160-164	160-165
30 – 39	168-171	164-168	166-169
40 – 49	172-175	168-172	170-174
50 – 59	175-178	172-176	174-178
60 – 69	178-181	176-180	178-182
70 – 79	182-186	180-185	182-187
80 – 89	186-191	185-191	188-194
90 – 99	192-205	192-208	195-211

Winter

The table below presents 2nd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter timeframe. These values reflect mid-year progress for students.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	154-167	146-161	148-163
10 – 19	167-173	162-168	164-170
20 – 29	173-177	169-173	171-175
30 – 39	177-180	173-177	176-180
40 – 49	181-184	173-177	180-183
50 – 59	184-187	181-185	184-187
60 – 69	187-191	185-189	188-191
70 – 79	191-195	189-193	192-196
80 – 89	195-200	194-200	197-203
90 – 99	201-214	200-216	204-220

Spring

The following table displays 2nd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring timeframe. These scores represent student performance towards the end of the academic year.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	158-171	150-165	151-167
10 – 19	172-178	166-172	168-174
20 – 29	178-182	173-177	175-180
30 – 39	182-186	177-181	180-184
40 – 49	186-189	182-185	184-188
50 – 59	189-192	186-189	188-192
60 – 69	193-196	189-193	192-196
70 – 79	196-200	194-198	197-201
80 – 89	201-206	199-205	202-208
90 – 99	207-221	205-222	209-225

3rd Grade MAP Test Scores

The NWEA MAP Growth assessment for 3rd graders evaluates Math, Reading, and Language skills. Below are the percentile scores for each season.

Fall

The following table presents 3rd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall timeframe. These scores provide a starting benchmark for the academic year.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	157-170	148-164	152-167
10 – 19	171-177	165-172	168-174
20 – 29	177-181	169-177	175-179
30 – 39	181-185	178-182	180-183
40 – 49	185-188	182-186	184-187
50 – 59	188-192	187-190	188-191
60 – 69	192-195	191-195	192-195
70 – 79	196-199	195-200	196-200
80 – 89	200-205	201-207	201-207
90 – 99	206-220	208-225	207-223

Winter

The table below shows 3rd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter timeframe. These values reflect mid-year performance.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	165-178	156-172	161-176
10 – 19	179-184	173-180	176-182
20 – 29	185-189	180-185	183-187
30 – 39	189-192	185-189	187-191
40 – 49	193-196	190-193	191-195
50 – 59	196-199	194-198	195-198
60 – 69	200-203	198-202	199-202
70 – 79	203-207	202-207	203-207
80 – 89	208-213	207-214	207-213
90 – 99	214-228	215-231	214-229

Spring

The final chart represents 3rd grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring timeframe, reflecting student growth throughout the school year.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	168-182	159-175	164-179
10 – 19	183-189	176-183	180-185
20 – 29	189-193	183-188	186-190
30 – 39	194-197	189-193	191-194
40 – 49	198-201	193-197	195-198
50 – 59	201-204	197-201	198-202
60 – 69	205-208	201-205	202-206
70 – 79	208-212	206-210	206-210
80 – 89	213-218	211-217	211-216
90 – 99	219-234	218-235	217-232

4th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall

The following table shows NWEA MAP scores for 4th graders during the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	166-180	158-174	162-177
10 – 19	181-187	175-182	178-184
20 – 29	187-192	183-187	185-189
30 – 39	192-196	188-192	189-193
40 – 49	196-199	192-196	194-197
50 – 59	200-203	197-200	197-201
60 – 69	203-207	201-205	201-205
70 – 79	207-211	205-210	205-210
80 – 89	212-217	211-217	210-216
90 – 99	218-233	218-236	217-232

Winter

The chart below shows 4th grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter timeframe.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	171-186	165-181	169-184
10 – 19	187-193	182-188	184-190
20 – 29	194-198	189-194	191-195
30 – 39	198-202	194-198	195-199
40 – 49	202-206	198-202	199-203
50 – 59	206-209	202-206	203-206
60 – 69	210-213	207-211	207-210
70 – 79	214-218	211-216	210-215
80 – 89	219-224	216-222	215-221
90 – 99	225-241	223-240	221-236

Spring

The following table presents 4th grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	174-190	167-183	172-186
10 – 19	191-197	184-191	187-192
20 – 29	197-202	191-196	193-197
30 – 39	202-206	196-200	197-201
40 – 49	207-210	201-204	201-205
50 – 59	211-214	205-209	205-208
60 – 69	214-218	209-213	209-212
70 – 79	219-223	213-218	213-217
80 – 89	224-230	219-225	217-223
90 – 99	230-247	226-243	223-238

5th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall

The following table presents 5th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	174-189	166-183	170-185
10 – 19	190-196	183-190	186-191
20 – 29	196-201	191-195	192-196
30 – 39	201-205	196-200	197-200
40 – 49	205-209	200-204	200-204
50 – 59	209-213	204-208	204-207
60 – 69	213-217	209-213	208-211
70 – 79	217-221	213-218	212-216
80 – 89	222-228	218-225	216-222
90 – 99	229-244	225-243	223-238

Winter

The table below displays 5th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	178-193	172-188	176-190
10 – 19	194-201	189-195	191-196
20 – 29	201-206	196-200	197-201
30 – 39	206-210	201-205	201-205
40 – 49	211-214	205-209	205-208
50 – 59	215-218	209-213	208-212
60 – 69	219-223	213-217	212-215
70 – 79	223-228	217-222	216-220
80 – 89	228-234	222-229	220-226
90 – 99	235-252	229-246	226-241

Spring

The table below shows the 5th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	180-196	174-190	178-192
10 – 19	197-204	191-197	192-198
20 – 29	205-210	198-202	198-202
30 – 39	210-214	203-207	203-206
40 – 49	215-218	207-211	207-210
50 – 59	219-223	211-215	210-213
60 – 69	223-227	215-219	214-217
70 – 79	228-232	219-224	217-221
80 – 89	233-239	224-231	222-227
90 – 99	240-258	231-248	228-243

6th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall

The following table shows 6th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	177-193	172-188	176-190
10 – 19	194-201	189-196	191-197
20 – 29	201-206	196-201	197-201
30 – 39	206-210	202-206	202-205
40 – 49	211-214	206-210	206-209
50 – 59	215-218	210-214	209-213
60 – 69	219-223	214-218	213-217
70 – 79	223-228	219-223	217-221
80 – 89	228-235	224-230	222-227
90 – 99	235-252	231-248	228-243

Winter

This table provides the 6th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	181-197	177-192	180-194
10 – 19	198-205	193-200	195-201
20 – 29	205-210	200-205	201-205
30 – 39	211-215	205-209	206-209
40 – 49	215-219	210-213	209-212
50 – 59	220-223	214-217	213-216
60 – 69	224-228	218-222	216-220
70 – 79	228-233	222-227	220-224
80 – 89	234-240	227-233	225-230
90 – 99	241-258	234-251	231-245

Spring

The table below shows MAP scores and percentiles for 6th-grade students during the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	182-199	178-194	182-195
10 – 19	200-208	195-201	196-202
20 – 29	208-213	202-206	202-206
30 – 39	214-218	207-211	202-206
40 – 49	218-222	211-215	211-214
50 – 59	223-227	215-219	214-217
60 – 69	227-232	219-223	218-221
70 – 79	232-237	224-228	221-225
80 – 89	238-244	229-235	226-231
90 – 99	245-264	236-253	232-247

7th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall

The following table shows 7th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	180-197	176-192	178-193
10 – 19	198-205	193-200	194-200
20 – 29	206-211	200-205	200-205
30 – 39	211-215	206-210	205-209
40 – 49	216-220	210-214	209-212
50 – 59	220-224	214-218	213-216
60 – 69	225-229	218-222	216-220
70 – 79	229-234	223-228	220-225
80 – 89	235-242	228-234	225-231
90 – 99	243-261	235-253	232-247

Winter

This table provides 7th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	182-200	179-195	182-196
10 – 19	201-208	196-203	197-203
20 – 29	209-214	203-208	203-207
30 – 39	215-219	209-213	208-211
40 – 49	219-224	213-217	212-215
50 – 59	224-228	217-221	215-219
60 – 69	229-233	221-225	219-222
70 – 79	233-239	226-230	223-227
80 – 89	239-246	231-237	227-233
90 – 99	247-266	238-255	234-249

Spring

The following table presents 7th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	183-202	180-196	183-197
10 – 19	203-210	197-204	198-204
20 – 29	211-216	205-209	204-208
30 – 39	217-222	210-214	209-212
40 – 49	222-226	214-218	213-216
50 – 59	227-231	218-222	216-220
60 – 69	231-236	223-226	220-224
70 – 79	236-242	227-232	224-228
80 – 89	242-250	232-238	229-234
90 – 99	251-270	239-256	235-250

8th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall
This table shows 8th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	181-200	178-195	181-196
10 – 19	201-208	196-203	197-203
20 – 29	209-214	204-209	204-208
30 – 39	215-220	209-213	209-212
40 – 49	220-224	214-218	213-216
50 – 59	225-229	218-222	217-220
60 – 69	230-234	222-226	221-224
70 – 79	235-240	227-232	225-229
80 – 89	241-248	232-239	230-236
90 – 99	249-269	240-258	237-253

Winter
This table displays NWEA MAP scores for 8th-grade students during the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	183-202	182-198	184-198
10 – 19	203-211	199-206	199-205
20 – 29	212-217	206-211	206-210
30 – 39	218-223	212-216	210-214
40 – 49	223-228	216-220	214-217
50 – 59	228-233	221-224	218-221
60 – 69	233-238	225-229	221-225
70 – 79	238-244	229-234	225-229
80 – 89	244-252	235-241	230-235
90 – 99	253-273	242-259	236-251

Spring
The following table shows NWEA MAP scores for 8th-grade students for the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-204	182-199	185-199
10 – 19	205-213	200-207	200-206
20 – 29	214-219	207-212	206-211
30 – 39	220-225	213-217	211-215
40 – 49	225-230	217-221	215-218
50 – 59	230-235	222-225	219-222
60 – 69	235-240	226-230	222-226
70 – 79	241-246	231-235	226-230
80 – 89	247-255	236-242	231-237
90 – 99	256-277	243-261	237-253

9th Grade MAP Test Scores.

Fall
The table below shows NWEA MAP scores for 9th-grade students in the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	180-200	175-193	181-196
10 – 19	201-209	195-202	197-203
20 – 29	210-215	203-208	204-208
30 – 39	216-221	209-214	209-212
40 – 49	221-226	214-218	213-216
50 – 59	226-231	219-223	217-220
60 – 69	231-236	224-228	221-224
70 – 79	237-242	229-234	225-229
80 – 89	243-251	235-242	230-236
90 – 99	252-273	243-263	237-253

Winter
This table lists NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 9th graders during the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	182-202	177-195	183-198
10 – 19	203-211	197-204	199-205
20 – 29	212-218	205-210	205-210
30 – 39	218-223	211-215	210-214
40 – 49	224-228	216-220	214-218
50 – 59	229-233	221-225	218-222
60 – 69	234-239	225-230	222-226
70 – 79	239-245	230-236	226-231
80 – 89	246-253	236-243	231-237
90 – 99	254-275	245-264	238-254

Spring
This table outlines NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 9th-grade students in the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	182-202	177-196	183-198
10 – 19	204-212	197-205	199-205
20 – 29	213-219	205-211	206-210
30 – 39	219-224	211-216	211-215
40 – 49	225-230	217-221	215-219
50 – 59	230-235	221-226	219-223
60 – 69	235-240	225-229	222-226
70 – 79	240-245	229-234	226-230
80 – 89	250-258	239-246	234-240
90 – 99	260-282	247-266	241-257

10th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall
This table displays NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 10th-grade students in the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	182-202	180-197	184-199
10 – 19	203-211	199-206	199-206
20 – 29	212-218	206-212	206-210
30 – 39	218-223	212-216	211-215
40 – 49	224-229	217-221	215-218
50 – 59	229-234	221-226	219-222
60 – 69	234-239	225-229	222-225
70 – 79	240-245	229-234	226-230
80 – 89	249-257	238-245	233-239
90 – 99	258-280	246-265	240-255

Winter
This table provides NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 10th-grade students during the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	183-204	181-199	185-200
10 – 19	205-213	200-207	201-207
20 – 29	214-220	208-213	207-212
30 – 39	220-225	214-218	212-216
40 – 49	226-231	219-223	217-220
50 – 59	232-236	224-228	221-224
60 – 69	237-242	228-232	224-228
70 – 79	243-248	233-238	228-233
80 – 89	249-257	238-245	233-239
90 – 99	258-280	246-265	240-255

Spring
This table shows NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 10th-grade students during the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-205	182-200	186-202
10 – 19	207-215	201-208	202-209
20 – 29	216-222	209-214	209-214
30 – 39	223-228	215-220	214-218
40 – 49	229-234	220-224	218-222
50 – 59	234-239	225-229	222-226
60 – 69	240-245	229-234	226-230
70 – 79	246-252	234-240	230-235
80 – 89	252-261	240-247	235-241
90 – 99	262-285	248-268	242-258

11th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall
This table presents NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students in the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-204	182-200	186-201
10 – 19	205-214	201-208	202-208
20 – 29	214-220	209-214	208-212
30 – 39	221-226	214-219	213-216
40 – 49	227-231	219-223	217-220
50 – 59	232-236	224-228	221-224
60 – 69	237-242	228-232	224-228
70 – 79	243-248	233-238	228-233
80 – 89	249-257	238-245	233-239
90 – 99	258-280	246-265	240-255

Winter
This table provides NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students during the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	185-205	183-201	187-202
10 – 19	207-215	202-209	203-209
20 – 29	216-222	210-215	209-214
30 – 39	223-228	215-220	214-218
40 – 49	228-233	220-224	218-221
50 – 59	233-238	225-229	222-225
60 – 69	239-244	229-233	226-229
70 – 79	244-250	234-239	230-234
80 – 89	251-259	240-246	234-240
90 – 99	260-282	247-266	241-257

Spring
This table shows NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students during the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-205	182-200	186-202
10 – 19	207-215	201-208	202-209
20 – 29	216-222	209-214	209-214
30 – 39	223-228	215-220	214-218
40 – 49	229-234	220-224	218-222
50 – 59	234-239	225-229	222-226
60 – 69	240-245	229-234	226-230
70 – 79	246-252	234-240	230-235
80 – 89	252-261	240-247	235-241
90 – 99	262-285	248-268	242-258

11th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall
This table presents NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students in the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-204	182-200	186-201
10 – 19	205-214	201-208	202-208
20 – 29	214-220	209-214	208-212
30 – 39	221-226	214-219	213-216
40 – 49	227-231	219-223	217-220
50 – 59	232-236	224-228	221-224
60 – 69	237-242	228-232	224-228
70 – 79	243-248	233-238	228-233
80 – 89	249-257	238-245	233-239
90 – 99	258-280	246-265	240-255

Winter
This table provides NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students during the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	185-205	183-201	187-202
10 – 19	207-215	202-209	203-209
20 – 29	216-222	210-215	209-214
30 – 39	223-228	215-220	214-218
40 – 49	228-233	220-224	218-221
50 – 59	233-238	225-229	222-225
60 – 69	239-244	229-233	226-229
70 – 79	244-250	234-239	230-234
80 – 89	251-259	240-246	234-240
90 – 99	260-282	247-266	241-257

Spring
This table shows NWEA MAP scores and percentiles for 11th-grade students during the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	184-205	182-200	186-202
10 – 19	207-215	201-208	202-209
20 – 29	216-222	209-214	209-214
30 – 39	223-228	215-220	214-218
40 – 49	229-234	220-224	218-222
50 – 59	234-239	225-229	222-226
60 – 69	240-245	229-234	226-230
70 – 79	246-252	234-240	230-235
80 – 89	252-261	240-247	235-241
90 – 99	262-285	248-268	242-258

12th Grade MAP Test Scores

Fall

The following table shows 12th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the fall testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	183-204	179-198	N/A
10 – 19	205-214	199-207	N/A
20 – 29	215-221	208-213	N/A
30 – 39	222-227	214-218	N/A
40 – 49	228-232	219-223	N/A
50 – 59	233-238	224-228	N/A
60 – 69	238-244	229-233	N/A
70 – 79	244-250	234-239	N/A
80 – 89	251-260	240-247	N/A
90 – 99	261-283	249-269	N/A

Winter

This table provides 12th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the winter testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	180-202	175-195	N/A
10 – 19	204-213	197-205	N/A
20 – 29	214-221	206-212	N/A
30 – 39	221-227	213-218	N/A
40 – 49	227-233	218-223	N/A
50 – 59	233-239	224-229	N/A
60 – 69	239-245	229-234	N/A
70 – 79	245-252	235-241	N/A
80 – 89	253-262	242-250	N/A
90 – 99	263-287	251-273	N/A

Spring

The following table presents 12th-grade MAP scores and percentiles for the spring testing period.

Percentile	Math	Reading	Language
1 – 9	177-201	171-193	N/A
10 – 19	203-213	195-204	N/A
20 – 29	213-221	205-212	N/A
30 – 39	221-227	212-218	N/A
40 – 49	228-234	218-224	N/A
50 – 59	234-240	224-230	N/A
60 – 69	240-246	230-236	N/A
70 – 79	247-254	236-243	N/A
80 – 89	255-264	244-253	N/A
90 – 99	266-291	254-278	N/A

Map Growth: NWEA Map Test Scores by Grade Level 2024-2025 Norms Chart.

Map Scores – Student Growth Norms.

The 2020 MAP Growth Study shows that a child’s progress depends on where they start. Children who begin at a lower level often show more growth because they have more room to improve. The average (50th percentile) is used as the starting point. This means if your child starts below average, they might make faster progress, while those starting above average may show smaller increases since they are already high achievers. These growth measures also take the number of school days into account, giving a clear picture of how a child’s RIT score changes over time.

Map Scores – School Norms Explained.

School norms look at how groups of students perform together. A group’s progress is usually more consistent than that of individual students. Comparing a school’s averages with those from other schools helps show how well the school is doing overall. This approach highlights strong school performance and helps identify areas that might need extra support. In short, school norms provide a reliable way to see how students, as a group, are growing over time.

School norms show how a whole grade at one school compares with the same grade at another school or with public schools across the country. School and district leaders use this information to track overall school performance over time and to compare how different schools are doing.

The tables below display school growth norms. They include SD (standard deviation) columns that show the amount of variation in growth scores. Groups of students usually show less variation in their progress than individual students do.

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding NWEA MAP Scores.

As a parent, it’s important to understand what your child’s NWEA MAP scores mean so you can actively support their academic journey. The guide below guide breaks down how to interpret MAP scores, what the graphs and tables show, and how to use this information to help your child succeed.

What Are MAP Scores and Why Do They Matter?

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) scores are designed to show your child’s academic development and how their performance compares nationally. You’ll see two important numbers on your child’s report:

• Percentile Rankings: How your child compares to other students nationwide in the same grade.
• RIT Scores (Rasch Unit): A scale that tracks growth over time, independent of grade level.

Example: A 3rd grader with a math RIT score of 190 is about average; a score of 230 is considered advanced. For an 8th grader, average may be around 220.

How to Read Your Child’s MAP Student Profile:

 

Understanding Your Child’s MAP Growth Report: A Guide for Parents

Getting Started

• Best browser to use: Use Google Chrome for the best experience. Avoid Internet Explorer and older Safari versions.
• School setup: Your school sets how many weeks of instruction happened between MAP tests. This helps scores compare fairly to other students.
• Finding your child’s report: Your report will typically be on your school’s login page. Go to View Reports > MAP Reports and use Student Quick Search. Refer to the NWEA homepage for more help.
• Looking at past scores: Use the menu at the top to select different terms. An asterisk (*) means the score is from an earlier term.
• Switching students: You can easily change the student, class, or term you’re viewing.
• Percentile colors: These colors show how your child’s score compares to other students nationally with similar instructional time.

Printing Reports for Meetings

To prepare for conferences, you can print reports by clicking “Print and Share > Batch PDF”. The Family Report is best for parents.

Tip: Avoid the “Instructional Areas” option unless needed—it uses a lot of paper.

Subject Scores Explained

• RIT Score: The main score for each subject.
• Standard Error: Indicates how precise the score is.
• Minutes: How long the test took (excluding breaks).
• Rapid Guessing %: Shows if your child clicked through questions too quickly.
• Estimated Impact: Shows how your child might have scored with better focus.

Highlights and Recommendations

The Highlights section shows a summary of the most recent scores, with helpful suggestions for growth.

Comparing Scores

This section helps answer important questions like:

• Is my child improving?
• Are they on track for state or college tests?
• What reading level is right for them?

Understanding Growth

Even if a child has a lower score, strong growth shows they’re learning and progressing. Look at:

• Conditional Growth Index: Compares your child’s growth to similar students.
• Projected Growth: How much they were expected to grow.
• Observed Growth: How much they actually grew.

Projections for State and College Tests

These show how your child might do on tests like the SAT or ACT. Not all grades or states have projections available.

Reading and Math Skill Levels

• Lexile® Measure: Helps find books at your child’s reading level. Visit Lexile.com.
• Quantile® Measure: Helps match math work to your child’s skill level.

Instructional Areas

This section breaks scores into smaller subject areas, showing both strengths and areas for growth. Labels you might see include:

• Relative Strength: A stronger area for your child.
• Suggested Area of Focus: A part they might need to work on.

Growth Over Time

This graph shows how your child’s scores have changed across terms. It includes:

• Projected Score: Where your child was expected to be.
• Average Score: National average score for similar students.
• District Average: Average for your school district.
• Goals: Displays progress toward any goals set with the teacher.

Setting Growth Goals

• Challenge but be realistic: Use your child’s past scores to set a goal they can reach with effort.
• Start with the projected growth: It’s personalized based on similar students.
• Percentile colors help: These show where your child stands and what’s needed to reach the next level.
• Include a simple plan: Add steps or strategies to help your child meet the goal.

Note: Projections and comparisons depend on the national norms, your child’s grade level, and school settings.

How to Read Your Child’s MAP Progress Report.

What Is the Student Progress Report?

This report shows your child’s progress in reading and math over time. It helps you see how much your child has grown from one testing season to the next (like from Fall to Winter).

If you want a simpler version of this report, ask for the Family Report.

Which Tests Are Included?

The report includes scores from the following tests:

• MAP Growth
• MAP Screening
• MAP Growth K‑2 (for younger students)

Who Can See This Report?

Teachers, school administrators, and district testing coordinators can access this report.

Previous Test Data

It includes all past test scores, even ones outside the regular testing dates. These appear in gray if selected in the full report view.

Understanding the Growth Chart

This chart compares your child’s test scores (called “RIT scores”) with:

• District Average: Average score of students in the same grade and school district.
• National Norms: Average score of students nationwide, based on NWEA studies.
• Projected Score: A prediction of what your child might score on the next test, based on past growth.

How Your Child Did in Different Skill Areas

The report breaks down how your child performed in different subjects or skill areas. You might see words like:

• Low: Below the 21st percentile
• LoAvg (Low Average): 21st–40th percentile
• Avg (Average): 41st–60th percentile
• HiAvg (High Average): 61st–80th percentile
• High: 81st percentile or higher

If you see an asterisk (*), it means there wasn’t enough data to calculate a score in that area.

Reading Level – Lexile® Range

If your child took a reading test, the report shows a Lexile® range. This helps you find books that match your child’s reading level.

Details About Past Tests

This section shows every test your child has taken, including:

• Term & Grade: When and what grade the test was taken in.
• RIT Score: Your child’s actual test score.
• RIT Growth: How much your child improved between two tests.
• Growth Projection: How much students like your child typically grow.
• Percentile Rank: How your child’s score compares to others nationally.

Tests shown in gray were valid but taken outside the regular testing window. They don’t count toward growth calculations.

Important Report Settings

Growth Comparison Period

This is the time period used to measure how much your child has grown in learning.

Goal Ranges

Choose whether to show subject scores as descriptive levels (like “High” or “Avg”) or actual RIT numbers.

Reference Scores

This setting decides if your report compares your child to the district average and national norms. If district testing isn’t complete, district averages won’t appear.

Test Events to Include

• Growth Only: Shows only tests used to measure growth.
• All Valid: Includes every valid test your child has taken.

Graph Style

You can choose to show your child’s growth in a bar chart or line graph.

PDF Output Options

If schools want to email reports, they can choose to make one PDF per student.

Quick Reference Page

Schools can include a summary page designed just for parents and teachers, to help explain the report.

Each MAP report includes a detailed graph and a table. These help you visualize your child’s academic growth in subjects like Math and Reading.

Key Elements of the MAP Score Graph:

• Testing Periods (Horizontal Axis): Shows when the tests were taken (e.g., Fall, Winter, Spring).
• RIT Scores (Vertical Axis): Higher RIT scores reflect higher academic performance.
• Blue Line (Student RIT): Your child’s scores over time.
• Orange Line (District Average): Average score for students in the same grade and district.
• Yellow Line (National Norms): National average for that grade and subject.
• Blue Dotted Line (Projection): Expected growth based on past performance.

Tip: If your child’s blue line is trending upward and above the orange and yellow lines, they’re doing great! If not, it may be time to discuss learning strategies with their teacher.

Understanding the NWEA Map Test Progress Table.

This table appears next to the graph and gives you the data in numbers. Here’s what to look for:

• Term: The testing period (e.g., Fall 2023).
• RIT Score: Your child’s academic level, with a range showing score variability.
• Percentile Range: Indicates how your child performed compared to peers.
• RIT Growth: Measures improvement since the last test.
• Growth Projection: How much growth is expected based on norms.
• Projected RIT: Forecast of your child’s next expected score.

Example: If your child scores 205 this winter and the projected RIT was 200, they’re ahead of expectations. If they scored 195, some extra support might be helpful.

What Do the Descriptors Mean?

Descriptors break down your child’s performance in specific subject areas:

• Math: Skills like algebra, geometry, data analysis, and number systems.
• Language Usage: Grammar, punctuation, writing style, and mechanics.
• Science: Covers life, physical, and earth/space sciences.
• Reading: Includes fiction, informational texts, and vocabulary skills.

Lexile Range: This tells you what level of reading materials your child can handle (e.g., 800L–1000L). It helps you pick the right books at home.

Family Report Growth Chart

This is often what teachers share with you during conferences. It’s designed with parents in mind: simple visuals, color-coded percentiles, and clear projections.

• Color Key: Easy-to-read markers for national percentile ranges.
• Growth Goals: Based on national averages to help set expectations.
• College Readiness: Some charts may include college benchmarks.

Helping Your Child Succeed with MAP Scores

1. Set and Track Realistic Goals

• Use the MAP scores to identify areas for improvement.
• Celebrate small wins and progress to build motivation.

2. Manage Test Anxiety

• Keep open communication with your child about testing and Test Anxiety.
• Promote relaxation techniques like deep breathing.
• Make sure they get enough sleep and proper nutrition.

3. Encourage a Growth Mindset

• Focus on effort, not just results.
• Reinforce that learning is a journey and every test is a step forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the highest MAP score?
While MAP scores can reach up to 350, the focus is on growth, not perfection.

How can I check MAP scores?
Schools usually provide access through a parent portal or by request from your child’s teacher.

What qualifies as a gifted score?
Typically, scoring in the 95th percentile or above (around a 240 RIT or higher) may qualify as gifted, but this varies by school district.

Thanbk you for viditing. By understanding your child’s MAP scores, you’re better equipped to support their education, celebrate their achievements, and address any challenges with confidence. We also cover iReady Diagnostic Scores by Grade Math, iReady Diagnostic Scores 2024-2025 Charts (Reading), and SAT Scores.