Illinois
Illinois IAR: Practice Tests, Test Dates, and Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's Illinois Assessment of Readiness report to see which performance level it falls in. Proficient and Above Proficient count as meeting the standard. The official practice and released tests are listed below.
Enter the scale score from your child's Illinois IAR report to see the performance level.
Official Illinois IAR practice tests and released tests
Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.
Practice tests
- IAR Practice Items il.mypearsonsupport.com
Sample questions
- ISBE IAR page isbe.net
Scoring guides
- Illinois Family Portal information il.mypearsonsupport.com
Illinois IAR test dates, 2026-27
- IAR ELA/Math grades 3-8, onlineMarch 1-April 16, 2027
- IAR ELA/Math grades 3-8, paperMarch 1-April 2, 2027
- Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), grades 5 and 8March 1-April 30, 2027
Illinois IAR English Language Arts score ranges
| Grade | Below Proficient | Approaching Proficient | Proficient | Above Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 650–684 | 685–734 | 735–779 | 780–850 |
| 4th grade | 650–694 | 695–736 | 737–779 | 780–850 |
| 5th grade | 650–699 | 700–738 | 739–779 | 780–850 |
| 6th grade | 650–704 | 705–740 | 741–779 | 780–850 |
| 7th grade | 650–709 | 710–742 | 743–784 | 785–850 |
| 8th grade | 650–709 | 710–744 | 745–794 | 795–850 |
Illinois IAR Math score ranges
| Grade | Below Proficient | Approaching Proficient | Proficient | Above Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 650–704 | 705–731 | 732–780 | 781–850 |
| 4th grade | 650–707 | 708–739 | 740–783 | 784–850 |
| 5th grade | 650–708 | 709–739 | 740–781 | 782–850 |
| 6th grade | 650–704 | 705–741 | 742–772 | 773–850 |
| 7th grade | 650–711 | 712–744 | 745–780 | 781–850 |
| 8th grade | 650–704 | 705–744 | 745–790 | 791–850 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Illinois IAR practice tests?
The Illinois State Board of Education and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: IAR Practice Items; ISBE IAR page; Illinois Family Portal information. Links to each are on this page.
When is the Illinois IAR in 2027?
IAR ELA/Math grades 3-8, online: March 1-April 16, 2027. IAR ELA/Math grades 3-8, paper: March 1-April 2, 2027. Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), grades 5 and 8: March 1-April 30, 2027. Schools pick their own days inside each window.
What is a passing Illinois IAR score?
Proficient and Above Proficient count as meeting the standard. In 3rd grade English Language Arts, the levels are Below Proficient (650–684), Approaching Proficient (685–734), Proficient (735–779), Above Proficient (780–850). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these Illinois IAR score ranges apply to?
The four-level cut scores Illinois adopted in August 2025, which replaced the older five-level system.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education (isbe.net, isbe.net), read October 6, 2026. The four-level cut scores Illinois adopted in August 2025, which replaced the older five-level system. The Illinois IAR is run by the Illinois State Board of Education, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
