i-Ready
Kindergarten i-Ready Scores
In kindergarten, an i-Ready score counts as on grade level from 362 in math and 362 in reading. The national median in the fall is 339 in math and 341 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.
Kindergarten i-Ready math placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 373–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 362–372 |
| One Grade Level Below | 100–361 |
Kindergarten i-Ready reading placement levels
| Placement | Scale score |
|---|---|
| Mid or Above Grade Level | 396–800 |
| Early On Grade Level | 362–395 |
| One Grade Level Below | 100–361 |
Kindergarten 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 | 310 | 322 | 339 | 353 | 368 | 391 |
| Winter | 324 | 341 | 358 | 374 | 386 | 411 |
| Spring | 338 | 356 | 374 | 389 | 404 | 430 |
Kindergarten i-Ready reading percentiles
| Test window | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 99th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 305 | 325 | 341 | 361 | 381 | 424 |
| Winter | 329 | 349 | 371 | 398 | 416 | 465 |
| Spring | 345 | 370 | 399 | 421 | 451 | 500 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good i-Ready score for kindergarten?
On grade level starts at 362 in math and 362 in reading, and "Mid or Above Grade Level" starts at 373 and 396. Those ranges are the same all year.
What is the average i-Ready math score in kindergarten?
The national median is 339 in the fall and 374 in the spring, on Curriculum Associates' 2026-2027 norms tables.
What is the average i-Ready reading score in kindergarten?
The national median is 341 in the fall and 399 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.
