Lexile Reading Levels

Are you looking for lexile reading levels and wondering how to find them? A few of our library resources show you lexile reading levels of books and articles. 

The lexile reading score is a metric that one can use to select appropriate reading materials. It matches the student's reading level with the text that can be read with 75% comprehension. This is considered a comfortable reading level and still challenging to assist the student in developing and attaining a higher reading level.

For more information on lexile reading levels, check out  https://www.lexile.com/. It includes tools to find a book, teacher resources, and a tool for analyzing the lexile level of an article, and other resources.

When you use the RIT Libraries Catalog to find a book, scroll down the record to find similar level book recommendations. 

Several databases have lexile levels • SIRS (advanced search-see lexile level) • Opposing Viewpoints (filter results by lexile level) • MAS Ultra (advanced search-lexile level • eBook Collection (EbscoHost) (advanced search-lexile level). 

Library Catalog Lexile Level Search Video (32 sec)
SIRS Lexile Level Search Video (23 sec)
Opposing Viewpoints Lexile Level Search Video (29 sec)