A pass is indicated by one of five grades, A, B, C, D or E, where A (and A*) is the highest and E is the lowest. In order to meet the pass criteria, you must get an E grade or above.

Is EA a failing grade?

Shutterstock.com Why is there no E in the grading scale? The F is considered separate as it denotes a failing grade, and does not need to go in alphabetical order. It just so happens that “fail” starts with a letter that skips one letter alphabetically on the scale. That said, E was used at one point.

Is EA a grade?

If you’ve ever wondered why you’ve never gotten an E on your report card, you’re not alone. Most grading systems in the United States typically go by A, B, C, D, then F. So, what did E do to be skipped? As it turns out, E used to be a standard grade.

E = the student has exceeded the grade level standard(s) M = the student has met the grade level standard(s) P = the student has partially met the grade level standard(s) D = the student did not meet the grade level standard(s)