What is the average reading level of a 10 year old?

There's no single definitive answer to the average reading level of a 10-year-old. Reading levels are measured in various ways (e.g., Lexile, DRA, Guided Reading levels), and a child's reading ability depends on many factors, including:

* Individual differences: Children develop at different rates.

* Exposure to reading: Children who read frequently tend to be stronger readers.

* Instructional quality: The quality of their reading education significantly impacts their skills.

* First language: Children learning to read in a second language may have different developmental trajectories.

While some charts might suggest a specific grade level (around 4th-5th grade reading level for a 10-year-old), these are broad generalizations. A more accurate assessment would come from a standardized reading test administered by an educator or reading specialist. These tests provide a much more nuanced and individualized picture of a child's reading abilities than a simple average.