Enter your SHSAT raw scores to calculate your scaled scores and determine your total SHSAT score.

SHSAT Score Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the SHSAT scaled scores from your raw scores:

ELA Scaled Score = ELA Raw Score * Scaling Factor
Math Scaled Score = Math Raw Score * Scaling Factor
Total Scaled Score = ELA Scaled Score + Math Scaled Score

Variables:

  • ELA Raw Score is the number of correct answers in the ELA section
  • Math Raw Score is the number of correct answers in the Math section
  • Scaling Factor is a predetermined multiplier for converting raw scores to scaled scores

To calculate the SHSAT scaled scores, multiply your raw scores by the scaling factor and then sum the scaled scores to get your total SHSAT score.

What is SHSAT Score Calculation?

SHSAT score calculation refers to the process of converting raw scores from the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) into scaled scores to determine a student’s eligibility for admission to specialized high schools in New York City. This involves understanding the raw scores, applying the appropriate scaling factors, and summing the scaled scores for a total score. Accurate SHSAT score calculation ensures proper assessment of a student’s performance.

How to Calculate SHSAT Scores?

The following steps outline how to calculate SHSAT scores using the given formulas.


  1. First, determine your raw scores in both ELA and Math sections.
  2. Next, apply the scaling factors to convert the raw scores to scaled scores.
  3. Use the formulas from above: ELA Scaled Score = ELA Raw Score * Scaling Factor, Math Scaled Score = Math Raw Score * Scaling Factor.
  4. Sum the scaled scores to get the Total Scaled Score.
  5. Finally, verify your total score using the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

ELA Raw Score = 45

Math Raw Score = 50

Scaling Factor = 2

FAQ

1. What is a raw score?

A raw score is the number of correct answers a student achieves in a test section before any scaling or adjustments are made.

2. How is a scaled score different from a raw score?

A scaled score is a converted score that accounts for variations in test difficulty and other factors, allowing for a standardized comparison across different test versions and students.

3. How often should I use the SHSAT score calculator?

It’s helpful to use the SHSAT score calculator whenever you want to estimate your scores based on practice tests or after taking the SHSAT to understand your performance.

4. Can this calculator be used for different SHSAT versions?

Yes, you can adjust the scaling factor field to match the scaling factors of different SHSAT versions to calculate the scaled scores accordingly.

5. Is the calculator accurate?

The calculator provides an estimate of your scaled scores based on the inputs provided. For exact figures, it’s best to refer to official SHSAT score reports or consult with your school counselor.