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Average

86.5%

Scores Count

4

This is a simple (unweighted) mean. If assignments have different point values or weights, use a weighted grade method instead.

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How it works

A class average is the simplest way to summarize a set of scores. It answers: if you spread the total points evenly across everyone (or across all assignments), what would the typical score be? In math terms, the class average is the mean—the sum of all values divided by how many values there are.

  1. Paste your scores (comma-separated or one per line).
  2. The calculator sums them and divides by the count.
  3. You get the class average instantly.

This is a great fit when every item is comparable (for example: a list of quiz percentages). If your assignments have different point totals, or your class uses weighted categories, you’ll want a weighted average instead.

Formula

Average = (Score1 + Score2 + … + ScoreN) / N

N is the number of valid scores you entered. If you paste text or blanks, they’re ignored so they don’t distort the average.

If you need a weighted average, the formula changes: you multiply each score by its weight, sum those results, then divide by the total weight.

Example

Scores 90, 84, 77, 95 → (90+84+77+95)/4 = 86.5%

Interpretation: 86.5% is the mean of these four scores. One low score (77) pulls the average down, and one high score (95) pulls it up.

How to interpret your result

Use the class average as a quick benchmark:

  • If your score is above the average, you’re performing better than the typical score in the set you entered.
  • If your score is below the average, it may signal a topic to review—or it may simply reflect one difficult test.

Remember: a mean can be distorted by outliers. If one student scored 0% because they were absent, the average may look lower than the “typical” performance.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing points and percentages in the same list (example: 18/20 points alongside 90%).
  • Forgetting to convert different point totals into percentages before averaging.
  • Assuming the class average equals the curve (curving is a separate grading policy).
  • Using a simple mean when assignments are weighted or categories matter.

Comparison table

MethodBest forKey limitation
Mean (average)Quick benchmark for comparable scores (all quizzes as %)Sensitive to outliers
Median“Typical” score when there are extreme highs/lowsDoesn’t reflect total points performance
Weighted averageAssignments with different point totals or weightsRequires accurate weights/points

FAQ

Add all scores together and divide by the number of scores. This calculator does it instantly from your list.

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