Michigan
M-STEP: Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress report to see which performance level it falls in. Proficient and Advanced count as meeting the standard.
Enter the scale score from your child's M-STEP report to see the performance level.
M-STEP English Language Arts score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Partially Proficient | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1203–1279 | 1280–1299 | 1300–1316 | 1317–1357 |
| 4th grade | 1301–1382 | 1383–1399 | 1400–1416 | 1417–1454 |
| 5th grade | 1409–1480 | 1481–1499 | 1500–1523 | 1524–1560 |
| 6th grade | 1508–1577 | 1578–1599 | 1600–1623 | 1624–1655 |
| 7th grade | 1618–1678 | 1679–1699 | 1700–1725 | 1726–1753 |
M-STEP Math score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Partially Proficient | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1217–1280 | 1281–1299 | 1300–1320 | 1321–1361 |
| 4th grade | 1310–1375 | 1376–1399 | 1400–1419 | 1420–1455 |
| 5th grade | 1409–1477 | 1478–1499 | 1500–1514 | 1515–1550 |
| 6th grade | 1518–1578 | 1579–1599 | 1600–1613 | 1614–1650 |
| 7th grade | 1621–1678 | 1679–1699 | 1700–1715 | 1716–1752 |
M-STEP Science score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Partially Proficient | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th grade | 1425–1476 | 1477–1499 | 1500–1516 | 1517–1574 |
| 8th grade | 1729–1777 | 1778–1799 | 1800–1824 | 1825–1876 |
M-STEP Social Studies score ranges
| Grade | Not Proficient | Partially Proficient | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th grade | 1406–1468 | 1469–1499 | 1500–1516 | 1517–1573 |
| 8th grade | 1723–1786 | 1787–1799 | 1800–1831 | 1832–1879 |
What to know
The spring 2026 tests.
Each grade has its own scale, so scores cannot be compared across grades.
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing M-STEP score?
Proficient and Advanced count as meeting the standard. In 3rd grade English Language Arts, the levels are Not Proficient (1203–1279), Partially Proficient (1280–1299), Proficient (1300–1316), Advanced (1317–1357). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these M-STEP score ranges apply to?
The spring 2026 tests. Each grade has its own scale, so scores cannot be compared across grades.
Source: Michigan Department of Education (michigan.gov), read October 6, 2026. The spring 2026 tests. The M-STEP is run by the Michigan Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
