i-Ready
3rd Grade i-Ready Scores
In 3rd grade, an i-Ready score counts as on grade level from 449 in math and 511 in reading. The national median in the fall is 424 in math and 496 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.
3rd Grade i-Ready math placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 464–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 449–463 |
| One Grade Level Below | 413–448 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 387–412 |
| Three or More Grade Levels Below | 100–386 |
3rd Grade i-Ready reading placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 545–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 511–544 |
| One Grade Level Below | 474–510 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 419–473 |
| Three or More Grade Levels Below | 100–418 |
3rd 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 | 381 | 404 | 424 | 440 | 454 | 475 |
| Winter | 396 | 420 | 439 | 454 | 466 | 493 |
| Spring | 403 | 430 | 450 | 469 | 484 | 514 |
3rd Grade i-Ready reading percentiles
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 406 | 450 | 496 | 531 | 560 | 599 |
| Winter | 422 | 474 | 518 | 551 | 577 | 614 |
| Spring | 433 | 487 | 529 | 564 | 590 | 627 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good i-Ready score for 3rd grade?
On grade level starts at 449 in math and 511 in reading, and "Mid or Above Grade Level" starts at 464 and 545. Those ranges are the same all year.
What is the average i-Ready math score in 3rd grade?
The national median is 424 in the fall and 450 in the spring, on Curriculum Associates' 2026-2027 norms tables.
What is the average i-Ready reading score in 3rd grade?
The national median is 496 in the fall and 529 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.
