A student who scores between 925 and 1074 on their Lexile assessment by the END of fifth grade is considered to be at grade level.
A book's Lexile level is a measurement of its readability in terms of text and vocabulary. It does NOT reflect its level of difficulty in terms of the novel's concepts or theme. For example, the novel, A Long Walk to Water, has a relatively low Lexile level (720L), however, it presents concepts and situations that require an advanced ability to draw conclusions, make inferences, etc.
Fifth graders whose reading meets grade level expectations should be reading books that range from approximately 600L to 1200L for their independent reading books.
Here are some examples of common books and their corresponding Lexile levels:
The Babysitters' Club: Kristy's Great Idea: 610L
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: 990L
The Call of the Wild: 1120L
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom : 490