Reeths Puffer Schools

The Lexile Framework

What is a Lexile and how is it determined?

A Lexile measure is an indicator of how difficult a text is to comprehend based upon:

• Word Frequency
• Sentence Length

What is the purpose of determining Lexile levels?

• To assess the reading difficulty to texts
• To assess students' ranges of reading comprehension
• To predict how well a student is likely to comprehend a particular text

How are students assessed?

• Students' Lexile levels are measured using the Scholastic Reading Inventory or SRI
• The SRI is an interactive test that determines students' comprehension ranges in Lexiles
• Students are assessed three times a year - September, January and May

Do Lexile levels correlate to grade levels?

• Lexile ranges have been identified according to "At Risk," "Basic," "Proficient," and "Advanced."
• The range increases for each grade level

                       At-Risk             Basic            Proficient         Advanced