Definition

The Fall Readiness Benchmark = 530: This is the score that is recommended on the state kindergarten readiness assessment at the beginning of kindergarten (Fall). Research indicates that 85% of students scoring 530 or higher at the beginning of kindergarten are proficient in reading at the end of grade 3. Students with a score below 530 usually need additional support. The Spring Readiness Benchmark = 681.

STAR Literacy Classification Levels:

1. Emergent    2. Transitional    3. Probable

Emergent (300-674)

Early Emergent Reader (330-487):

Understands printed text has meaning, can identify colors, shapes, letters, and numbers.

Late Emergent Reader (488-674):

Identify letters of alphabet, "read" picture books, and can read favorite books with an adult.

Transitional (675-774)

Mastered alphabet skills and letter sounds, can blend sounds and word parts to read simple words.

Probable (775-900)

Recognizes words, spends less time sounding out words and more time understanding what is being read.

Data Source

Mississippi Department of Education

Available at: https://mdek12.org/publicreporting/2023-24/

Notes

Updated January 2025.

NA: Not Available; S: Data Suppressed.

Last Updated

2025-01