IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic: Now available for PreK-12 ELA

This article was updated on June 22, 2026

Get ready to raise your standards for what a benchmark assessment can do. Now available for PreK-12 ELA, the IXL LevelUp™ Diagnostic is the only comprehensive assessment solution that provides always-up-to-date data and personalized next steps—just when you need them. 

Built using cutting-edge psychometric principles, the LevelUp Diagnostic meets the most stringent criteria for states and districts. In 90 minutes or less, you’ll get standards-aligned benchmarking data and identify students who may be at risk of reading difficulties. 

With the LevelUp Diagnostic, assessment doesn’t stop at results. Each student receives a personalized action plan immediately after the test, and teachers can continuously refine students’ scores and action plans year-round using the LevelUp Diagnostic in Real-Time mode. 

Let’s take a closer look at the IXL LevelUp Diagnostic for ELA!

Efficient structure for precise insights 

The IXL LevelUp Diagnostic Benchmark for ELA offers unparalleled flexibility for evaluating student performance. In 90 minutes or less, you’ll have the relevant data you need to make more effective decisions and provide targeted support.

The benchmark does not need to be completed all at once; educators may break it into smaller sessions to fit classroom schedules and support student stamina. As a general guideline, we recommend administering the benchmark in sessions of one hour each.

Assessment data that makes a real impact 

The LevelUp Diagnostic goes beyond simply delivering scores—it’s built to drive growth. As soon as students complete their assessments, IXL delivers clear next steps for every level of your district. 

For administrators, the LevelUp Diagnostic Results report provides a breakdown of students who are above, on, below, or far below grade level. You can also filter and view student performance by strand, school, teacher, or student demographics to identify exactly where support is needed.

Plus, the ELA Benchmark flags students at possible risk of reading difficulties, such as dyslexia, so you can provide timely interventions.

Teachers and students will always know exactly how to move forward post-assessment. Immediately after the test, each student receives a personalized action plan with tailored skill recommendations from IXL’s curriculum.

Real-Time mode: Instructional insights for teachers

The LevelUp Diagnostic is more than a benchmarking tool: It also includes an ongoing diagnostic. Teachers can use Real-Time mode to refine students’ levels and personalized action plans in between scheduled Benchmark windows. 

With just 10 assessment questions per week, teachers can get just-in-time data and adjust instruction as students grow.

Start assessing better 

Available for PreK-12 math and ELA, the LevelUp Diagnostic provides a comprehensive, rigorous, standards-aligned evaluation of student proficiency across your entire district. To learn more, check out the video below or view the implementation guide. When you’re ready to get started, visit your Settings page to set up a LevelUp Benchmark window.

The IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is just one part of IXL’s first-of-its-kind assessment suite that includes Universal Screeners for Math and Reading, Common Assessments, and more. Trusted by over 1 million educators and used by more than 17 million students worldwide, IXL is the assessment partner that leading schools and districts rely on to transform data into impactful action.

Learn more about the IXL Assessment Suite at https://www.ixl.com/membership/administrators/assessment-suite