NSCAS

Nebraska students (in grades 3-8 and high school third year cohort) are tested using the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) in English Language Arts (ELA). NSCAS ELA was transitioned from Legacy standards to the more rigorous Nebraska College and Career Ready (CCR) standards in the spring of 2017. Three levels of proficiency are determined based on test performance: Developing, On Track and Advanced. The percentage of overall proficiency in meeting state standards is calculated based upon the scores of students achieving the “On Track” and “Advanced” levels. The scale scores for the NSCAS ELA range from 2220-2890. Three levels of proficiency are determined by state cut scores and grade level, and reported in one of three performance levels. The scale scores and the proficiency levels are available on the NSCAS General Scale Score Chart. 

Science

Nebraska students (in grades 5, 8 and high school third year cohort) are tested using the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) in Science. NSCAS Science was transitioned from Legacy standards to the more rigorous Nebraska College and Career Ready (CCR) standards in the spring of 2021. Three levels of proficiency are determined based on test performance: Developing, On Track and Advanced. The percentage of overall proficiency in meeting state standards is calculated based upon the scores of students achieving the “On Track” and “Advanced” levels. The scale scores for the NSCAS Science range from 3000-3250. Three levels of proficiency are determined by state cut scores and grade level, and reported in one of three performance levels. The scale scores and the proficiency levels are available on the NSCAS General Scale Score Chart