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CAST Scale Score Ranges

California Science Test (CAST) scale score ranges by grade and achievement levels.
Grade Minimum
Scale Score
Maximum
Scale Score
Scale Score Range for Standard Not Met
(Level 1)
Achievement Level Scale Score Range for Standard Nearly Met
(Level 2)
Achievement Level Scale Score Range for Standard Met
(Level 3)
Achievement Level Scale Score Range for Standard Exceeded
(Level 4)
5
150
250
150–178
179–213
214–230
231–250
8
350
450
350–377
378–414
415–432
433–450

High School
(Grades 10–12)

550
650
550–575
576–614
615–635
636–650
Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 11, 2024