Many children's books list a Lexile Reading Level in the catalog record. To use a different reading level scheme, see the conversion chart below.
- Search the Catalog for a book. Select the title to visit its information page.
- Scroll down to the About section and click on the link to view Full Details.
- Scroll down to view Audience. Both the Lexile reading level and the Reading Program level should be listed.
If the reading level is not available, Ask a Librarian. We can investigate.
The call number can also give insight about the level:
Children:
- BRB – Board Books (babies, toddlers)
- E – Picture Books (preschool)
- E1 – Early Reader (1st to 2nd grade readers)
- J – Primary (3rd to 5th grade readers)
Teen:
- Y – Young Adult (6th to 9th grade readers)
You can also search the Catalog by reading level.
Reading Level Conversion Chart
Grade Level |
Accelerated Reader |
DRA Level* |
Lexile |
K |
.1-1.2 |
A-2 |
Beginning
Reader |
1 |
1.2-1.4 |
2 |
100 |
6 |
1.5-1.7 |
10 |
200 |
14 |
1.8-2.1 |
16 |
300 |
2 |
2.2-2.6 |
18 |
400 |
20 |
2.7-3.2 |
24 |
500 |
3 |
28 |
3.3-3.9 |
600 |
30 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
4 |
4.1-4.7 |
40 |
700 |
42 |
5 |
44 |
5.0-5.8 |
800 |
6 |
6.0-7.0 |
900 |
|
|
7-8 |
7-8.9 |
|
1000 |
9-12 |
9-12.9 |
|
1150 |
*DRA, or Developmental Reading Assessment, is used by the Austin Independent School District (AISD).