National percentile ranks are mapped directly to point conversions. To determine individual point totals, CPS multiplies the student's national percentile rank in each section by . For example, hitting the 99th percentile yields the full 225 points per section. Understanding the CPS Tier System
These two elements are combined into a single raw composite score out of 900. However, the final "cutoff" varies by school and by (Tiers 1 through 4, representing different socioeconomic levels across Chicago neighborhoods).
Note: While "2024 updated" is a common search term, these are the cut scores for the academic year 2024-2025 (admissions round completed in Spring 2024). cps selective enrollment cutoff scores 20242024 updated
Taken in the fall of 8th grade, this exam covers Reading and Math, each worth up to 225 points. Your percentile rank in each section is multiplied by 2.2727 to determine your points. 🏛️ The Selection Process: Tiers & Rankings
Your Selective Enrollment score is calculated using two equal halves, totaling 900 possible points: National percentile ranks are mapped directly to point
*Note: Recent cutoff data for Jones and some others indicates extremely tight ranges across tiers.
For (7th–8th grade entry), the scoring is out of 600 points . Whitney Young Academic Center : Often requires 570+ for Rank and 555+ for Tier 4. Taft Academic Center Understanding the CPS Tier System These two elements
. Defined by a 900-point rubric and a socioeconomic tiering system, cutoff scores serve as the final barrier between thousands of applicants and a seat at one of Chicago’s 11 elite Selective Enrollment High Schools (SEHS). Understanding these scores requires examining the metrics that form them, the tiered distribution that allocates them, and the evolving administrative policies that influence their annual volatility. The 900-Point Scoring Rubric