Grading Scales

Elementary Grading Scale

Grade Level Standards Percent Based Letter Grade
Exemplary 100 A+
93-99 A
90-92 A-
Proficient 87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
Progressing 77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
65-69 D
Not Meeting Standards 50-64 F

7th & 8th Grade Grading Scale

Grade Level Standards Scoring Guide Percent Based Letter Grade Description of Achievement Level on the Applicable Standards
Exemplary 4 100 A+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards.
93-99 A
90-92 A-
Proficient 3 87-89 B+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards.
83-86 B
80-82 B-
Progressing 2 77-79 C+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards.
73-76 C
70-72 C-
Not Yet Meeting Standard 1 Below 70 F* The grade of F indicates that the student did not demonstrate achievement at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards.

Ninth Grade Center Grading Scale

Standards-based Scoring Guide Value on a 4-Point Scale Percent Based Letter Grade Description
Exemplary 4 4.0 93-100 A The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced by standards-based assessments.
3.67 90-92 A-
Proficient 3 3.33 87-89 B+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on standards-based assessments.
3.0 83-86 B
2.67 80-82 B-
Progressing 2 2.33 77-79 C+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on standards-based assessments.
2.0 73-76 C
1.7 70-72 C-
Unsatisfactory/In Danger of Failing 0 0 51-69 F or I The student does not exhibit mastery at the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on standards-based assessments. Student receives an “I” until mastery at 70% is obtained or opportunities to improve grade have been exhausted.
Failing 0 0 0-50 F The student does not exhibit mastery at the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on standards-based assessments. Any student who falls below 50% at the end of a semester will receive an F.

Ben Davis High School Grading Scale

Standards-based Scoring Guide Value on a 4-Point Scale Percent Based Letter Grade Description
Exemplary 4 4.00 93-100 A The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on the district or school common assessments.
3.67 90-92 A-
Proficient 3 3.33 87-89 B+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on the district or school common assessments.
3.00 83-86 B
2.67 80-82 B-
Progressing 2 2.33 77-79 C+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on on the district or school common assessments.
2.00 73-76 C
1.67 70-72 C-
Danger of Failing 1 1.65 65-69 D The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 65% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on the district or school common assessments.
Failing 0 0 0-64 F The student does not exhibit mastery at or above the 65% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on the district or school common assessments. Students who fall below 65% at the end of a semester will receive an F.

Ben Davis University High School Vincennes Dual Credit Courses Grading Scale

Standards-based Value on a 4-Point Scal Percent Based Letter Grade
Exemplary 4.00 93-100 A
3.67 90-92 A-
Proficient 3.33 87-89 B+
3.00 83-86 B
2.67 80-82 B-
Progressing 2.33 77-79 C+
2.00 70-76 C
Danger of Failing 1.65 60-69 D
Failing 0 0-59 F

Wayne Preparatory Academy Grading Scale

Standards-based Scoring Guide Value on a 4-point Scale Percent Based Letter Grade Description of Achievement Level on the Applicable Standards
Exemplary 4 4.0 93-100 A The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
3.7 90-92 A-
Proficient 3 3.33 87-89 B+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
3.0 83-86 B
2.7 80-82 B-
Progressing 2 2.37 77-79 C+ The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.
2.0 73-76 C
1.7 70-72 C-
Not Yet Meeting Standard 1 0 0-69 I or F The grade of I indicates the student does not exhibit mastery at the 70% level on the appropriate state standards as evidenced on district or school common assessments.  The grade of F indicates that the student was unable to raise achievement to sufficient levels after specified additional time and effort.