i-Ready
2nd Grade i-Ready Scores
In 2nd grade, an i-Ready score counts as on grade level from 428 in math and 489 in reading. The national median in the fall is 399 in math and 453 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.
2nd Grade i-Ready math placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 441–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 428–440 |
| One Grade Level Below | 387–427 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 100–386 |
2nd Grade i-Ready reading placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 513–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 489–512 |
| One Grade Level Below | 419–488 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 100–418 |
2nd 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 | 360 | 380 | 399 | 414 | 431 | 452 |
| Winter | 375 | 396 | 414 | 432 | 444 | 464 |
| Spring | 385 | 407 | 428 | 443 | 456 | 479 |
2nd Grade i-Ready reading percentiles
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 379 | 411 | 453 | 491 | 518 | 561 |
| Winter | 399 | 436 | 485 | 517 | 544 | 582 |
| Spring | 414 | 464 | 502 | 534 | 560 | 596 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good i-Ready score for 2nd grade?
On grade level starts at 428 in math and 489 in reading, and "Mid or Above Grade Level" starts at 441 and 513. Those ranges are the same all year.
What is the average i-Ready math score in 2nd grade?
The national median is 399 in the fall and 428 in the spring, on Curriculum Associates' 2026-2027 norms tables.
What is the average i-Ready reading score in 2nd grade?
The national median is 453 in the fall and 502 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.
