New Jersey
NJSLA: Practice Tests, Test Dates, and Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's New Jersey Student Learning Assessment report to see which performance level it falls in. Met Expectations (Level 4) and Exceeded Expectations (Level 5) count as meeting the standard. The official practice and released tests are listed below.
Enter the scale score from your child's NJSLA report to see the performance level.
Official NJSLA practice tests and released tests
Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.
Practice tests
- New Jersey Assessments Portal: Practice Tests nj.portal.cambiumast.com
- Online practice test site njpt.cambiumtds.com
- NJSLA-Adaptive paper-based practice tests nj.portal.cambiumast.com
- NJSLA-Science paper-based practice tests nj.portal.cambiumast.com
- Practicing for the NJSLA-A nj.gov
Answer keys
- Practice test answer keys nj.portal.cambiumast.com
Sample questions
NJSLA test dates, 2026-27
- NJSLA-A ELA and Math Fall Block Administration (ELA 9; Math 9 through 12)November 30, 2026–December 16, 2026
- NJSLA-A ELA and Math Spring Administration and NJSLA-Science Administration (ELA 3-9; Math 3-high school; Science 5, 8, 11)April 19, 2027–May 21, 2027
- NJGPA-A Fall Administration (grades 11 and 12)October 13–October 28, 2026
- NJGPA-A Spring Administration (grades 11 and 12)March 1, 2027–March 19, 2027
- NJGPA-A Summer Administration (grades 11 and 12)July 19, 2027–August 3, 2027
NJSLA English Language Arts score ranges
| Grade | Did Not Yet Meet Expectations (Level 1) | Partially Met Expectations (Level 2) | Approaching Expectations (Level 3) | Met Expectations (Level 4) | Exceeded Expectations (Level 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1384 or below | 1385–1422 | 1423–1445 | 1446–1487 | 1488 or above |
| 4th grade | 1409 or below | 1410–1438 | 1439–1472 | 1473–1502 | 1503 or above |
| 5th grade | 1424 or below | 1425–1465 | 1466–1485 | 1486–1536 | 1537 or above |
| 6th grade | 1437 or below | 1438–1468 | 1469–1499 | 1500–1546 | 1547 or above |
| 7th grade | 1448 or below | 1449–1484 | 1485–1509 | 1510–1560 | 1561 or above |
| 8th grade | 1470 or below | 1471–1494 | 1495–1524 | 1525–1568 | 1569 or above |
| 9th grade | 1485 or below | 1486–1511 | 1512–1534 | 1535–1580 | 1581 or above |
NJSLA Math score ranges
| Grade | Did Not Yet Meet Expectations (Level 1) | Partially Met Expectations (Level 2) | Approaching Expectations (Level 3) | Met Expectations (Level 4) | Exceeded Expectations (Level 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1369 or below | 1370–1388 | 1389–1398 | 1399–1420 | 1421 or above |
| 4th grade | 1390 or below | 1391–1407 | 1408–1430 | 1431–1460 | 1461 or above |
| 5th grade | 1415 or below | 1416–1437 | 1438–1462 | 1463–1498 | 1499 or above |
| 6th grade | 1427 or below | 1428–1464 | 1465–1499 | 1500–1533 | 1534 or above |
| 7th grade | 1450 or below | 1451–1484 | 1485–1525 | 1526–1573 | 1574 or above |
| 8th grade | 1503 or below | 1504–1534 | 1535–1576 | 1577–1611 | 1612 or above |
What to know
The spring 2026 tests. New Jersey moved to an adaptive NJSLA in 2026 with a new four-digit scale, and the State Board approved these cut scores on September 9, 2026.
Scores from 2025 and earlier were on a 650 to 850 scale and cannot be compared with these.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find NJSLA practice tests?
The New Jersey Department of Education and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: New Jersey Assessments Portal: Practice Tests; Online practice test site; NJSLA-Adaptive paper-based practice tests; NJSLA-Science paper-based practice tests. Links to each are on this page.
When is the NJSLA in 2027?
NJSLA-A ELA and Math Fall Block Administration (ELA 9; Math 9 through 12): November 30, 2026–December 16, 2026. NJSLA-A ELA and Math Spring Administration and NJSLA-Science Administration (ELA 3-9; Math 3-high school; Science 5, 8, 11): April 19, 2027–May 21, 2027. NJGPA-A Fall Administration (grades 11 and 12): October 13–October 28, 2026. NJGPA-A Spring Administration (grades 11 and 12): March 1, 2027–March 19, 2027. NJGPA-A Summer Administration (grades 11 and 12): July 19, 2027–August 3, 2027. Schools pick their own days inside each window.
What is a passing NJSLA score?
Met Expectations (Level 4) and Exceeded Expectations (Level 5) count as meeting the standard. In 3rd grade English Language Arts, the levels are Did Not Yet Meet Expectations (Level 1) (1384 or below), Partially Met Expectations (Level 2) (1385–1422), Approaching Expectations (Level 3) (1423–1445), Met Expectations (Level 4) (1446–1487), Exceeded Expectations (Level 5) (1488 or above). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these NJSLA score ranges apply to?
The spring 2026 tests. New Jersey moved to an adaptive NJSLA in 2026 with a new four-digit scale, and the State Board approved these cut scores on September 9, 2026. Scores from 2025 and earlier were on a 650 to 850 scale and cannot be compared with these.
Source: New Jersey Department of Education (nj.gov), read October 6, 2026. The spring 2026 tests. New Jersey moved to an adaptive NJSLA in 2026 with a new four-digit scale, and the State Board approved these cut scores on September 9, 2026. The NJSLA is run by the New Jersey Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
