Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
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change 19%
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change 83%
Math
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change 95%
Math
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change 2%
English Language Arts
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change 33%
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Science
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Social Studies
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change 35%
English Language Arts
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change 7%
Math
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change 26%
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change 51%
Math
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change 14%
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change 76%
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change 13%
Science
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change 220%
Social Studies
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change 106%
English Language Arts
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change 9%
Math
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change 7%
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change 4%
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change 113%
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change 28%
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change 167%
Science
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change 25%
Social Studies
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change 65%
English Language Arts
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change 30%
Math
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change 66%
English Language Arts
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change 74%
Math
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change 63%
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change 58%
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change 8%
Science
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change 60%
Social Studies
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change 75%
English Language Arts
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change 58%
Math
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change 10%
English Language Arts
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change 111%
Math
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change 23%
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change 123%
Science
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