State test scores now available to NYC families: Here’s how to access results online (2024)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City has released student state test scores to schools, but more detailed data is not yet available.

Each spring, schools administer the state standardized exams in reading and math to third- through eighth-graders. Fifth- and eighth-graders also take science exams.

The 2024 state exams were only the second batch to follow the implementation of the state’s Next Generation Learning Standards, established after revisions from the controversial Common Core curriculum.

And schools across the city and state more widely made use of computer-based testing, with all of the city’s fifth- and eighth-graders swapping out paper exams for the digital model. That change came as part of the state’s multiyear phase-in of computer-based testing.

Families can view their students’ test scores in their NYC Schools Account or at NYC Open Data.

Math scores

Though New York state has thus far only provided rounded percentages, an analysis of the city performance shows that math scores were up by 3.5 points, increasing from 49.9% proficient in 2023 to 53.4% in 2024, according to an announcement by the city.

Comparatively, New York state saw overall math scores increase by 1.7 points. And city math proficiency rates now surpass those for the state, the announcement said.

Additionally, math screener data for grades K-2 shows a 0.7 point increase across all three grades.

City analysis also shows that reading scores in grades K-2 increased by 1.8 points, according to nationally used assessments administered in spring 2024 compared to the spring of the prior year.

This promising improvement in critical grades for literacy means that now 38.2% of students K-2 are above the national median score.

English scores

In grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) there was a 2.6 point decrease in proficiency, mirroring trends seen across the state, the announcement said.

This decrease follows a pattern in states that have undertaken new literacy strategies like NYC Reads, with high-quality curricula based in the Science of Reading accompanied by extensive coaching and support for educators.

On Staten Island, NYC Reads will be put in play in September.

It was first launched at the start of the 2023-2024 school year in several districts across the city.

Starting next month, Staten Island students will begin to learn the new curriculum, the Advance/SILive.com recently reported.

It is being implemented over two years, streamlining and enhancing curricular resources in early childhood and elementary classrooms, as well as high school algebra courses. The primary goal is to ensure every child is on grade level no later than the third grade.

“Our students, families, and educators deserve congratulations for their hard work, reflected in improved math proficiency and promising early literacy data,” said Schools Chancellor David C. Banks in the announcement. “The successful implementation of NYC Solves and NYC Reads is setting the foundation for continued progress in the coming years.”

Significant change does not happen overnight, he said. “And the slight decline in ELA test scores represents a transitional period as our school system adjusts to a new method of instruction,’' he added.

He said Phase 1 of NYC Reads was in about half of city school districts last year, and the plan is to add it to the remaining districts is Phase 2 this fall. “While challenges remain in higher grades, our early successes signal that we are on the right path to enhancing student achievement across the board‚’’ the chancellor said.

After a strong first year of NYC Reads with 98% of Phase 1 classrooms using the new curriculum, and principals embracing the challenge, there are strong indicators that there will be significant gains in future years, the announcement said.

Good reviews for NYC Reads

Eighty-one percent of NYC Reads Phase 1 principals and 70% of Phase 2 principals have reported satisfaction with curriculum, and 77% of Phase 1 and 2 principals have reported receiving adequate support in ELA instruction, according to the city announcement.

Educators are sharing anecdotal evidence of students who are grasping the material much more quickly than expected, the announcement said. Additionally, regular literacy screening data shows improvement across grades K through 2.

In 2023, Mayor Eric Adams launched NYC Reads, a major citywide campaign to strengthen literacy based on the science of reading in half of the city’s elementary schools and 90% of early childhood programs.

In 2024, Adams announced “NYC Solves,” a major citywide initiative to raise math achievement so all students graduate with strong math skills.

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State test scores now available to NYC families: Here’s how to access results online (2024)

FAQs

State test scores now available to NYC families: Here’s how to access results online? ›

Families can view their students' test scores in their NYC Schools Accounts. (To set up their accounts, families need their child's student identification number as well as an account creation code from their child's school.)

How do I check my NY state test scores? ›

You can see Regents exam results on the student's high school transcript and in their NYC Schools Account . Schools have the option to display all of the student's Regents exam scores or just the highest score earned in each exam subject.

How is the New York State test graded? ›

Scale Scores range from 148 – 423. The percentile range is displayed in quartiles; it shows whether your child's performance falls in the bottom 25% (0-25%), between 26% and 50%, between 51% and 75%, or in the top 25% (76-100%) of all students in New York City in your child's grade level and on this test.

What is NYS Level 3 on the New York State testing program? ›

At Level three your child is considered on track for both New York State graduation requirements and that of the Common Core standards for their grade level. At level four your child is excelling and is well above the expect standards for the grade level.

How long is the state test NYC? ›

How long are the tests? The ELA and Math Tests are each given over a three-day period. It is estimated that students in Grades 3 and 4 will spend about 60-70 minutes on the test each day, while students in Grades 5-8 will spend about 80- 90 minutes on the tests each day.

How do I find my test score? ›

Determine the total number of points available on the test. Add up the number of points you earned on the test. Divide the number of points you earned by the total number of points available. Multiply the result by 100 to get a percentage score.

What state has best test scores? ›

Massachusetts. Massachusetts consistently ranks among the states with the highest standardized test scores in the U.S. and secured the top spot on our list. At the fourth grade level, 42.9% of students demonstrated proficiency or higher in math; 42.61% achieved the same in reading.

Which state has the hardest standardized test? ›

New York, which nabbed the top spot in the study, had already implemented harder tests tied to the Common Core in 2013, as had North Carolina and Massachusetts. That may have contributed to the state's high difficulty score.

Is the New York State test hard? ›

In a shift, New York state tests now more difficult to pass than national exams. New York is one of only two states where more students are earning proficient scores on the “nation's report card” than are passing the state's own standardized tests.

What is a perfect score on the state test? ›

CAST Scale Score Ranges
GradeMinimum Scale ScoreMaximum Scale Score
5150250
8350450
High School (Grades 10–12)550650
Jun 14, 2023

What does level 1 mean in NYS? ›

NYS Level 1: Students performing at this level are below proficient in standards for their grade. They may demonstrate limited knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Learning Standards that are considered insufficient for the expectations at this grade.

What is the point of the NYC state test? ›

State exams are used to measure the extent to which individual students achieve the NYS learning standards in particular subjects and to determine whether schools, districts and the State meet the required progress targets specified in the NYS accountability system and in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

What do ELA scores mean? ›

For both the ACT® and ACT Aspire® tests, the ELA score measures overall performance in English, reading, and writing and is calculated as the average score across the three subjects.

Is the New York State test mandatory? ›

The Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests and Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests are administered in the spring to students across New York State. These annual tests for students in grades 3-8 are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015.

Do you take the New York State test in high school? ›

High school students continue taking various NY State and local tests to support instruction, to determine eligibility for certain programs, and to provide information on their progress toward mastering grade-level learning standards.

Is testing free in NYC? ›

Testing is free to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status.

How do I check my NYS road test scores? ›

After the road test, the examiner will give you instructions on how to receive your test results by visiting roadtestresults.nyrtsscheduler.com . Your results will be posted to the website after 6 p.m. on the day of your test.

How do I find my standardized test scores? ›

Go to the Student Score Report homepage.

You'll need to sign in to your College Board account to view this page. Once you're signed in, your most recent score should be shown at the top of the page. You'll also see a Show Additional Scores option to see all your previous SAT and PSAT-related assessment scores.

How do I check my NYS real estate exam results? ›

Exam results will be available online by utilizing your account in eAccessNY . The exam results will be available as soon as possible after they are received by the Exam Unit and scored. If you pass the exam, you should apply online utilizing your account in eAccessNY .

How do I get my NYS Regents score? ›

Regents exam results are available at the school level. Results include all administrations of Regents exams in each school year and reports the highest score for each student for each Regents exam taken in each school year.

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