ELA Regents Score Calculator
Enter your raw points for each section to instantly calculate your scaled score. Check if you pass (65+) or earn mastery (85+).
24 multiple choice questions × 1 point each = 24 points max
Scored 0-6 on rubric × 4 weight = 24 points max
Scored 0-4 on rubric × 2 weight = 8 points max
January 2026 Weighted Raw-to-Scale Conversion Chart
Official NYSED conversion table for the January 2026 ELA Regents Examination.
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Tips to Maximize Your Score
Strategic advice to help you pass and earn mastery on the ELA Regents.
Annotate Passages
Mark key details, main ideas, and evidence as you read. This speeds up answer selection and essay writing.
Master the Essay Rubric
Know the 6-point rubric: claim, evidence from 3+ sources, counterclaim, transitions, and formal style.
Use T-B-E-A Structure
Topic sentence → Bridge → Evidence → Analysis. This format ensures organized, well-supported paragraphs.
Manage Your Time
Budget 35 min for Part 1, 90 min for Part 2 (Essay), and 50 min for Part 3. Don't rush the essay!
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about the ELA Regents exam.
A passing score is 65 out of 100 on the scaled score. Based on the January 2026 chart, you need approximately 30 weighted raw points out of 56 to pass.
For Mastery designation (Level 5), you need 85+. On January 2026, this requires approximately 41 weighted raw points out of 56.
Part 1: 24 MCQ (24 pts), Part 2: Essay scored 0-6 × 4 weight (24 pts), Part 3: Text Analysis scored 0-4 × 2 weight (8 pts). Total: 56 weighted raw points.
You write an argument using 4 source texts. Develop a claim, cite at least 3 sources, address counterclaims, and maintain formal style. Scored on a 6-point rubric.
Analyze a literary or informational text. Identify the central idea and explain how the author develops it using literary elements or rhetorical devices. Scored 0-4.
No penalty for wrong MCQ answers. Always select an answer—guessing can only help.
No, dictionaries and thesauruses are not permitted. You may annotate directly on the exam booklet.
The exam is 3 hours. Budget ~35 min for Part 1, ~90 min for Part 2 (Essay), and ~50 min for Part 3.
Offered three times per year: January, June, and August. Most students take it in June after 11th grade English.
This uses the official January 2026 NYSED chart. Expect your actual score within ±2-3 scaled points.