NWEA MAP Scores by Grade Level – Chart for Fall, Winter and Spring

NWEA MAP Scores by Grade Level: Chart for Fall, Winter and Spring.

Check your child’s NWEA MAP Testing scores and percentile, and see how they compare to US norms. The scores chart is based on the 2020 normative scores. These are still used for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school-years.

For a more detailed description of test scores and what they mean, please see our NWEA Map Test Scores page.

The scores charts below include the following:

• Kindergarten – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 1st Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 2nd Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 3rd Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 4th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 5th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 6th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 7th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 8th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 9th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 10th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 11th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.
• 12th Grade – NWEA MAP Test Scores – Math + Reading + Language – Fall, Winter, Spring.

Why the Time Frame Matters for NWEA MAP Test Scores.

As the year progresses, students are expected to improve their mathematics and reading levels, and likely their scores will improve. It is important to measure the progress, so the NWEA MAP Test program consists of three tests, one for FALL. one for WINTER and a test for SPRING. To compare your child’s scores to the normative scores, you should know which of the three tests, your child has just completed. Then, look at the charts below.

How to Read NWEA MAP Scores.

MAP scores aren’t like traditional grades (A, B, C). They need to be looked at differently depending on the student’s grade, when they took the test, and the subject. Here’s how you can understand the MAP scores on this page:

1. Find the Grade Level: Start by selecting the grade level for the MAP test taken.
2. Choose the Timeframe: Look at the chart for the time of year the test was taken (fall, winter, or spring). This matters because scores can change as the school year goes on.
3. Check the Subject: Make sure you’re looking at the right subject (math, reading, or language usage).

Kindergarten NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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1st Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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7th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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8th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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9th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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10th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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11th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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12th Grade NWEA MAP Test Scores.

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What Do MAP Score Percentiles Mean?

Percentiles help compare your child’s performance to other students.

• A score in the 50th percentile is average. This means the student scored in the middle of all students in their grade for that time of year.
• A score in the 95th percentile is much higher, meaning the student did better than 95% of other kids in their grade at that time.

Understanding these scores can help you see how your child is doing and where they might need some extra help or be excelling.

Understanding NWEA MAP Scores for Students.

The NWEA MAP test is an adaptive exam taken by students in grades K-12. It covers subjects like math, reading, language usage, and science. Teachers use this test a lot because it helps them see how well students are doing in these subjects compared to their grade level.

MAP scores are super helpful for teachers. They can see if a student is ahead, on track, or behind in certain areas. With this info, teachers can adjust their lessons to help students with specific topics they might be struggling with.

In this guide, we’ll break down what your child’s NWEA MAP scores mean based on their grade and the time of year they took the test (fall, winter, or spring).

NWEA Map Scores and Growth.

NWEA arranges for three tests over the length of a school-year, and therefore it is possible to measure the growth in scores from the FALL period to the WINTER period, WINTER period to SPRING period, and from the FALL period to the SPRING period.

The chart below shows the nominal, mean jump in student scores from one period to the next. Students are expected to improve their score throughout the year, and here you can see, if your child has improved more than the mean average: