Good Grades. Low CMAS Scores. Something Isn’t Adding Up.

Good Grades is only part of the picture..

We live in a confusing—and frankly frustrating—time for parents in Colorado.

Your child brings home a report card showing they’re doing well, even meeting expectations. You’re told everything is fine. No red flags. No concerns.

Then the CMAS scores come in.

Suddenly, your child is below grade level in reading or math.

So which is it?

This is the question more and more parents are asking: How can my child be “on track” in class but behind by state standards?

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: both can be right.

Good Grades often measure effort, participation, and completed work. They reflect how a student performs in the classroom.  In addition, students utilize software daily that is customized to their individual learning levels.  This can mean they are gifted or struggling with their actual grade level.  CMAS, in contrast, measures something very different—whether your child has actually mastered grade-level skills.

When those two don’t match, it’s not a small issue. It’s a warning sign.

It means your child may be working hard… but still missing key foundational skills.

And those gaps don’t stay small.

Students can often get by in elementary school. But as the material gets harder, the cracks widen. By middle school and high school, what was once manageable becomes overwhelming. By college, it can mean placement into expensive remedial classes that don’t even count toward a degree.

This is how students fall behind quietly—while everything looks “fine” on paper.

At Tutoring Excellence, we don’t guess. We identify exactly where the breakdown is happening and address it directly. Whether it’s reading fluency, comprehension, or math fundamentals, we build a targeted, personalized plan using structured, evidence-based instruction.

No fluff. No generic programs. Just real skill-building that closes gaps and builds confidence.

If your child’s grades and test scores don’t match, don’t ignore it.

It’s not a reason to panic—but it is a reason to act.

Because the earlier you address the gap, the easier it is to fix. And the longer you wait, the harder it becomes.

Your child doesn’t need to fall behind to get the help they need.

Click Here to Learn How Tutoring Excellence Can Assist.