Stephanie Smith

Teacher, Writer, and Editor in New York

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Hi, I'm Stephanie Smith, the Head Education Writer for ReadyScores.com. I specialize in parent-friendly guides that explain academic score reports, grade-level benchmarks, percentile rankings, placement levels, and testing terminology in clear language.

I focus on making i-Ready Diagnostic scores, NWEA MAP Growth scores, STAR Reading and Math scores, SAT scores, ACT scores, and other academic score charts easier for parents, students, and teachers to understand.

ReadyScores.com is an educational reference website created to help parents, students, and teachers understand academic test scores in a clear and practical way. The site provides updated i-Ready Diagnostic Test score charts for 2026–2027, including iReady Math Score Chart and Reading score ranges, grade-level benchmarks, percentile explanations, and placement-level guidance.

ReadyScores also features NWEA MAP Scores by Grade Level for 2026–2027, with easy-to-read charts that explain MAP Growth RIT scores, seasonal testing expectations, and what counts as a good score by grade. For families who want quick score interpretation, ReadyScores offers free tools such as the i-Ready Scores Calculator and the NWEA MAP Scores Calculator, the iReady Growth Tracker and the iReady Levels and iReady Placement Levels, making it easier to estimate placement, compare performance, and understand academic progress.

In addition to i-Ready and MAP resources, ReadyScores covers Star Test Scores charts, ACT score guides, SAT score information, and other major academic assessment topics. Visitors can also access the guides I have written over the years, including the Oursainsburys and Mysainsburys employee help pages, the Wmlink/2step Help page, the old Roadrunner Email access guide, and many more practical help resources, that I have worked on throughout the years.

The goal of ReadyScores.com is to make confusing score reports, calculators, charts, and online access guides easier to understand. Please leave a comment if the site and my articles helped you; it is much appreciated.

My latest blog post include:

What to do after you get your iReady Report

What to do after you get your NWEA Map Score report

What to do when NWEA Map scores below grade level

What to do when iReady scores are below grade level