I Spent Two Years Picking the Wrong Books for Kids. Then I Found their Lexile Scores.
I thought I was picking good books. I had no idea I'd been guessing the whole time — until I found out about the one number that changes everything.
Reading Level Chart by Grade: Is My Child on Track?
Every teacher has a number for your child. But what does it actually mean — and should you be worried? Here's the honest, grade-by-grade breakdown of reading levels and Lexile scores, plus what to do if your child is ahead, behind, or somewhere in between.