i-Ready
1st Grade i-Ready Scores
In 1st grade, an i-Ready score counts as on grade level from 402 in math and 434 in reading. The national median in the fall is 372 in math and 399 in reading. Enter your child's score below to see the placement and percentile.
Enter the scale score from your child's report to see what it means.
1st Grade i-Ready math placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 413–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 402–412 |
| One Grade Level Below | 347–401 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 100–346 |
1st Grade i-Ready reading placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 458–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 434–457 |
| One Grade Level Below | 347–433 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 100–346 |
1st Grade i-Ready math percentiles
The lowest scale score that reaches each national percentile, by test window.
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 336 | 353 | 372 | 387 | 402 | 429 |
| Winter | 353 | 372 | 390 | 406 | 423 | 443 |
| Spring | 365 | 385 | 404 | 422 | 435 | 456 |
1st Grade i-Ready reading percentiles
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 344 | 369 | 399 | 421 | 454 | 505 |
| Winter | 366 | 397 | 423 | 459 | 490 | 532 |
| Spring | 383 | 415 | 454 | 487 | 515 | 552 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good i-Ready score for 1st grade?
On grade level starts at 402 in math and 434 in reading, and "Mid or Above Grade Level" starts at 413 and 458. Those ranges are the same all year.
What is the average i-Ready math score in 1st grade?
The national median is 372 in the fall and 404 in the spring, on Curriculum Associates' 2026-2027 norms tables.
What is the average i-Ready reading score in 1st grade?
The national median is 399 in the fall and 454 in the spring.
Sources: Curriculum Associates, i-Ready Inform Scale Score Placement Tables, 2026-2027; Curriculum Associates, i-Ready Inform National Norms Tables for Grades K-8, 2026-2027. i-Ready is a product of Curriculum Associates, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
