North Carolina End of Grade Tests


The North Carolina End of Grade Tests are the standardized tests given to students in grades 3 to 8 in North Carolina. Beyond grade 8, there are End of Course Tests for students in grades 9 to 12. The EOG is given to test skills in mathematics, English, and science. Students in grades 3 to 8 must take the mathematics and English End of Grade Tests. Students in grades 5 and 8 must take all three.
Achievement levels are measured through levels of proficiency, and it differs depending on what grade a student is in. The scores are given as Not Proficient 3, 4, or 5. A score of 4 or 5 means that a student is proficient in the subject and on track to meet college standards and expectations. A score of 3 means that a student is proficient in the subject but is not on track to meet college standards and expectations. A score of 1 or 2 means that a student is not proficient in the subject and is not on track to meet college standards and expectations. Students that meet a 1 or 2 score are allowed to take a second chance on the test.

Cut Scores

Cut scores are what determine the achievement score a student receives. These are measured for each grade level and subject as follows:
GradeCut ScoreAchievement Level
3< 544
545-550
551-559
> 560		2
5
4< 546
547-551
552-559
> 560		2
5
5< 545
546-550
551-560
> 561		2
5
6< 545
546-550
551-560
> 561		2
5
7< 545
546-549
550-559
> 560		2
5
8< 542
543-547
548-554
> 555		2
5

GradeCut ScoreAchievement Level
5< 248
249-251
252-262
> 263		2
5
8< 244
245-247
248-259
> 260		2
5