Fact check
“The minimum passing score for all grade levels ranged from 962 for high schoolers to 944 for kindergartners in 2026.”
Reasoning
The article from ProPublica states that the minimum passing scores ranged from 962 for high schoolers to 944 for kindergartners, but it does not indicate that this applied in 2026. Therefore, the claim that this range applied in 2026 lacks supporting evidence.
On confidence: The provided source confirms the score range (962 to 944) but does not specify the year 2026; it refers to the changes as occurring 'this year' without a date.
Important context
The source confirms the score range but lacks a timestamp linking it to the year 2026.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceArizona Made It Easier for Students to Pass AZELLA English Test — ProPublica
the grading criteria for students learning English, requiring a lower score to pass all four portions of the test: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Previously, all students needed a combined score of at least 1,000 out of a…
Limitations
Only a single source is available, and it does not provide a date for the reported scores, preventing verification of the claim's temporal aspect.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:11 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run.ProPublica · Rafael Carranza