Grade Distribution Calculator

Enter student scores or percentages.

Separate by commas, spaces, or new lines.

Adjust all grades to target mean.

Grade Distribution Calculator: Full Guide (2025)

Use our grade distribution calculator to analyze class performance with mean, median, mode, and bell curve.

Key Statistics

StatisticFormulaExample
MeanΣx / n85.6
MedianMiddle value88
ModeMost frequent85
Std Dev√(Σ(x-μ)²/n)6.2

Bell Curve Example

  • 68% within 1 SD
  • 95% within 2 SD
  • 99.7% within 3 SD

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Enter grades: Comma/space separated
  2. Optional curve: Set target mean
  3. Get stats + histogram

Why Analyze Distribution?

  • Identify outliers
  • Curve grades fairly
  • Improve teaching

FAQ

How to curve to B average?

Set mean to 80–82. Add points to all.

What is a good standard deviation?

8–12 for fair spread.

Can I use letter grades?

Convert first using Letter to GPA

Pro Tips

  • Remove outliers first
  • Use with Grade Curve
  • Export histogram

Conclusion

Understand your class. Use our grade distribution calculator now!

Related: Grade Curve | GPA Calculator