Head-to-head · Reading Comprehension Software
Scholastic Reading Measure vs MAP Growth Reading
Scholastic Reading Measure leads on 0 checks, MAP Growth Reading on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreScholastic Reading Measure · 8.2/10
- Most featuresMAP Growth Reading · 3 of 3
Scholastic Reading Measure scores higher on our rubric for reading comprehension software: 8.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
MAP Growth Reading offers standards alignment; Scholastic Reading Measure doesn't publish it.
Scholastic Reading Measure is the better fit for K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension. MAP Growth Reading is the better fit for K–12 adaptive reading measurement.
- Scholastic Reading Measure fits best
K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension
- MAP Growth Reading fits best
K–12 adaptive reading measurement
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Side by side
| Feature | Scholastic Reading Measure 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | MAP Growth Reading 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Reading Comprehension Software | #4 in Reading Comprehension Software |
| Best for | K–8 schools monitoring reading comprehension | K–12 adaptive reading measurement |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 30+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Scholastic Reading Measure 2/3 · MAP Growth Reading 3/3 | ||
| Adaptive difficulty | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standards alignment | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Class reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Assessment type | Formative | Not published |
| Passage formats | Not published | Both |
| Grade range | K–8 | K–12 |
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| Our verdict | For K–8 educators who need reading comprehension assessment tied to classroom reading, Scholastic Reading Measure offers computer-adaptive passages and questions. It adjusts passage difficulty according to student responses and generates… Read the review → |
For schools and districts measuring reading achievement across kindergarten through grade 12, MAP Growth Reading is NWEA’s computer-adaptive interim assessment. It adjusts item difficulty to each student and measures foundational skills… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scholastic Reading Measure — where it wins
- Adjusts passage difficulty in response to student answers
- Generates Lexile measures to guide text matching
- Records results and reports progress through Literacy Pro
Where it doesn't
- Available as a component of Literacy Pro, not a standalone assessment
- Requires sales contact for U.S. pricing
- Web-based deployment only
MAP Growth Reading — where it wins
- Adapts item difficulty to each student across grades K–12
- Measures foundational skills, comprehension, and vocabulary
- Offers English and Spanish forms with accessibility features
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Reading is included in a MAP Growth K–12 license, not sold separately
- Listed support channels are documentation
- Scholastic Reading Measure8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused K–8 assessment that connects adaptive comprehension results to reading materials.
Contact ScholasticFull verdict → - MAP Growth Reading7.4/10 · Pricing on request
Adaptive reading measures, standards alignment, and growth reports for K–12 educators.
Visit NWEAFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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