MAP Growth
2nd Grade MAP Scores
In the fall of 2nd grade, the median MAP score is 173 in math and 170 in reading. By spring it is 187 and 182. Enter your child's score below to see the percentile.
Enter the RIT score from your child's report to see what it means.
2nd Grade MAP math scores
The RIT score at each national percentile, by test window.
| Test window | Mean | 5th | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 172.9 | 147 | 153 | 162 | 173 | 183 | 193 | 198 |
| Winter | 181.2 | 155 | 161 | 171 | 181 | 192 | 201 | 207 |
| Spring | 187.5 | 161 | 167 | 177 | 187 | 198 | 208 | 214 |
2nd Grade MAP reading scores
The RIT score at each national percentile, by test window.
| Test window | Mean | 5th | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 170.1 | 142 | 148 | 159 | 170 | 182 | 192 | 198 |
| Winter | 176.7 | 149 | 155 | 165 | 177 | 188 | 199 | 205 |
| Spring | 181.7 | 153 | 159 | 170 | 182 | 193 | 204 | 210 |
2nd Grade MAP language usage scores
The RIT score at each national percentile, by test window.
| Test window | Mean | 5th | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 170.5 | 143 | 149 | 159 | 170 | 182 | 192 | 198 |
| Winter | 177.6 | 151 | 157 | 167 | 178 | 189 | 199 | 205 |
| Spring | 182.9 | 156 | 162 | 172 | 183 | 194 | 204 | 210 |
2nd Grade MAP science scores
The RIT score at each national percentile, by test window.
| Test window | Mean | 5th | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 176.2 | 154 | 159 | 167 | 176 | 185 | 194 | 199 |
| Winter | 181.4 | 160 | 165 | 173 | 181 | 190 | 198 | 203 |
| Spring | 185.3 | 164 | 169 | 177 | 185 | 194 | 202 | 206 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good MAP score for 2nd grade?
The median in fall is 173 in math and 170 in reading. A score of 183 in math or 182 in reading is the 75th percentile, and 193 or 192 is the 90th.
What is the average MAP math score in 2nd grade?
The mean is 172.9 in fall and 187.5 in spring on NWEA's 2025 norms, so a typical student gains about 15 RIT points over the year.
What is the average MAP reading score in 2nd grade?
The mean is 170.1 in fall and 181.7 in spring, a typical gain of about 12 RIT points.
What MAP score is below grade level in 2nd grade?
NWEA reports percentiles, not grade levels. A fall score below 162 in math or 159 in reading is in the bottom quarter of 2nd grade students nationally.
Source: NWEA, 2025 MAP Growth Norms Technical Manual, student achievement norms. MAP Growth is a product of NWEA, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
