The Flesch-Kincaid grade level readability formula analyzes and rates text based on a U.S. grade school educational level. The formula uses the average number of words per sentence and the average number of syllables per word to generate a result. A grade level score of 8.0 means that an eighth grader can understand the text.

We aim for a grade level of sixth- to eighth-grade level for our notices.

The Flesch Reading Ease Score also uses the average number of words per sentence and the number of syllables per word to generate a result. A higher Flesch Reading Ease score means that the material is easier to read; a lower score indicates that the text is more difficult to read. 

Although we do not have a notice standard for the Flesch Reading Ease Score, you should always try to maximize the reading ease.  Aim for a minimum score of at least 50%-60% whenever possible.