Oh, okay..I see. They have to comprehend 75% starting in fifth grade...and then 80% later....So, The score would go down, even if it was the same reading material, the higher up you get in grade level.

So a 79 would translate into something lower if a 5th grader took the test.

But I still don't understand what level they are giving them to read. I understand that the DRP is used in DD's school as a way for the school to assess reading levels...to choose books and teaching materials. It is not just for the State test (NCLB) so, I am working hard to figure it out...I suspect I will need to understand this while advocating for her.