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Ohio State Tests: Practice Tests, Test Dates, and Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's Ohio's State Tests report to see which performance level it falls in. Proficient is the third of five levels. The official practice and released tests are listed below.
Enter the scale score from your child's Ohio State Tests report to see the performance level.
Official Ohio State Tests practice tests and released tests
Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.
Practice tests
- Sample test items and practice tests education.ohio.gov
- Ohio's State Tests Portal: Students and Families oh-ost.portal.cambiumast.com
- Ohio online practice test site ohpt.cambiumtds.com
Scoring guides
- Practice test answer keys and scoring guides oh-ost.portal.cambiumast.com
Ohio State Tests test dates, 2026-27
- Fall grade 3 English language artsOct. 19-Nov. 6, 2026
- Fall high school end-of-course testsNov. 30, 2026-Jan. 15, 2027
- Spring English language artsMarch 29-April 30, 2027 (15 consecutive school days, including makeups)
- Spring mathematics, science, social studiesApril 5-May 14, 2027 (15 consecutive school days, including makeups)
Ohio State Tests English Language Arts score ranges
| Grade | Limited | Basic | Proficient | Accomplished | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 671 or below | 672–699 | 700–724 | 725–751 | 752 or above |
| 4th grade | 673 or below | 674–699 | 700–724 | 725–752 | 753 or above |
| 5th grade | 668 or below | 669–699 | 700–724 | 725–754 | 755 or above |
| 6th grade | 667 or below | 668–699 | 700–724 | 725–750 | 751 or above |
| 7th grade | 669 or below | 670–699 | 700–724 | 725–748 | 749 or above |
| 8th grade | 681 or below | 682–699 | 700–724 | 725–743 | 744 or above |
Ohio State Tests Math score ranges
| Grade | Limited | Basic | Proficient | Accomplished | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 682 or below | 683–699 | 700–724 | 725–752 | 753 or above |
| 4th grade | 685 or below | 686–699 | 700–724 | 725–758 | 759 or above |
| 5th grade | 686 or below | 687–699 | 700–724 | 725–748 | 749 or above |
| 6th grade | 681 or below | 682–699 | 700–724 | 725–743 | 744 or above |
| 7th grade | 683 or below | 684–699 | 700–724 | 725–754 | 755 or above |
| 8th grade | 689 or below | 690–699 | 700–724 | 725–743 | 744 or above |
Ohio State Tests Science score ranges
| Grade | Limited | Basic | Proficient | Accomplished | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th grade | 663 or below | 664–699 | 700–724 | 725–752 | 753 or above |
| 8th grade | 673 or below | 674–699 | 700–724 | 725–765 | 766 or above |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Ohio State Tests practice tests?
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: Sample test items and practice tests; Ohio's State Tests Portal: Students and Families; Ohio online practice test site; Practice test answer keys and scoring guides. Links to each are on this page.
When is the Ohio State Tests in 2027?
Fall grade 3 English language arts: Oct. 19-Nov. 6, 2026. Fall high school end-of-course tests: Nov. 30, 2026-Jan. 15, 2027. Spring English language arts: March 29-April 30, 2027 (15 consecutive school days, including makeups). Spring mathematics, science, social studies: April 5-May 14, 2027 (15 consecutive school days, including makeups). Schools pick their own days inside each window.
What is a passing Ohio State Tests score?
Proficient is the third of five levels. In 3rd grade English Language Arts, the levels are Limited (671 or below), Basic (672–699), Proficient (700–724), Accomplished (725–751), Advanced (752 or above). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these Ohio State Tests score ranges apply to?
The spring 2026 tests.
Source: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (education.ohio.gov), read October 6, 2026. The spring 2026 tests. The Ohio State Tests is run by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
