ELPAC test scores have 4 bands, including 'meet expectations' and 'exceed expectations'. The % of kids who are expected to (at least) 'meet expectations' is, b

ELPAC test scores have 4 bands, including 'meet expectations' and 'exceed expectations'. The % of kids who are expected to (at least) 'meet expectations' is, by definition, 100%. But the actual rate is less than half that. These tests aren't difficult by design. They're not graded on a curve, forcing the pass rate to be ~50%. Please take a look at sample tests and judge for yourself: https://www.compton.k12.ca.us/media/5234/elpac_grades-6-8_practice-test.pdf https://www.compton.k12.ca.us/media/5234/elpac_grades-6-8_pr...