At Paul Cuffee Lower School we use a standards-based grading system. The grades are a measure of what students know and are be able to do at each grade level. Students’ proficiency is rated on a scale from 1-4.
| Grade | Performance Descriptor |
| 4 Exceeds the Standard |
Student has exceeded the grade-level expectations taught for that standard. |
| 3 Meets the Standard |
Student has reached or mastered grade-level expectations taught for that standard. |
| 2 Approaching the Standard |
Student is working towards proficiency with steady progress toward the grade-level standard. |
| 1 Not Meeting Standard |
Student is working towards proficiency with limited progress toward the grade-level standard. |
| Blank N/A |
Not assessed at this time. |