Virginia students take Growth Assessments in Math and Reading in the fall and winter and the Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments in the spring. During Fall 2023, teachers are using the results of this test to understand how much students learned or missed last year. As partners to teachers and students, VDOE has created this guide for teaching staff and any parent or caregiver to learn more about how results can be used to celebrate growth and highlight additional support such as tutoring to strengthen foundational skills.
Find the student’s Vertical Scaled Score on their Student Detail by Question (SDBQ) report for the Fall and/or Winter 2023 Growth Assessment for each test.
Needs additional support with prior knowledge and foundational skills as new content is introduced throughout the year. Effective support should include individualized or small group instruction. | Is at risk for needing additional support with some prior knowledge and skills as new content is introduced throughout the year. Effective support may occur through individualized, small group, and whole group instruction. | Is generally well prepared for new grade level content this year. | |
Grade 3 Mathematics | 900-1366 | 1367-1477 | 1478 and above |
Grade 3 Reading | 900-1406 | 1407-1550 | 1551 and above |
Grade 4 Mathematics | 945-1396 | 1397-1510 | 1511 and above |
Grade 4 Reading | 950-1453 | 1454-1588 | 1589 and above |
Grade 5 Mathematics | 990-1456 | 1457-1564 | 1565 and above |
Grade 5 Reading | 1000-1497 | 1498-1639 | 1640 and above |
Grade 6 Mathematics | 1050-1495 | 1496-1602 | 1603 and above |
Grade 6 Reading | 1050-1521 | 1522-1662 | 1663 and above |
Grade 7 Mathematics | 1110-1550 | 1551-1645 | 1646 and above |
Grade 7 Reading | 1100-1565 | 1566-1699 | 1700 and above |
Grade 8 Mathematics | 1170-1574 | 1575-1674 | 1675 and above |
Grade 8 Reading | 1150-1578 | 1579-1713 | 1714 and above |
Resources for Vertical Scaled Scores from the 2023 Growth Assessments in reading and mathematics have been developed for parents by grade level. These resources include:
- Grade 3 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide
- Grade 4 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide
- Grade 5 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide
- Grade 6 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide
- Grade 7 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide
- Grade 8 2023 Virginia Growth Assessment Parent Guide