i-Ready
5th Grade i-Ready Scores
In 5th grade, an i-Ready score counts as on grade level from 480 in math and 581 in reading. The national median in the fall is 463 in math and 557 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.
5th Grade i-Ready math placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 498–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 480–497 |
| One Grade Level Below | 450–479 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 434–449 |
| Three or More Grade Levels Below | 100–433 |
5th Grade i-Ready reading placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 609–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 581–608 |
| One Grade Level Below | 542–580 |
| Two Grade Levels Below | 496–541 |
| Three or More Grade Levels Below | 100–495 |
5th 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 | 414 | 440 | 463 | 481 | 497 | 523 |
| Winter | 425 | 449 | 472 | 492 | 510 | 536 |
| Spring | 430 | 456 | 482 | 503 | 519 | 549 |
5th Grade i-Ready reading percentiles
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 468 | 517 | 557 | 591 | 617 | 651 |
| Winter | 483 | 529 | 570 | 603 | 628 | 660 |
| Spring | 489 | 535 | 577 | 610 | 634 | 669 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good i-Ready score for 5th grade?
On grade level starts at 480 in math and 581 in reading, and "Mid or Above Grade Level" starts at 498 and 609. Those ranges are the same all year.
What is the average i-Ready math score in 5th grade?
The national median is 463 in the fall and 482 in the spring, on Curriculum Associates' 2026-2027 norms tables.
What is the average i-Ready reading score in 5th grade?
The national median is 557 in the fall and 577 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.
