Evaluation of English Texts' Readability in National Examination in Indonesia

The National Examination is still considered one of the main national-scale tests. As subjects tested, English has used many texts in Examination. This study evaluates quality reading texts' readability for Junior High School from 2014/2015-2018/2019. 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 are not tested due to their cancellation under health protocol implemented by government. follows quantitative descriptive evaluation approach. SMOG formula measure readability. From last five tests, 31 were tested. There three aspects evaluated: number per test, words text, results showed that there 87 total 2014-2015 2018/2019. Among them, only exceed 150 words. average quantity 6,2, annual growth 13,6%. text 224,1, yearly 4,6%. aspect, score 9,71 or at level "Easy Read" suitable 6th Grader, 3,9%. show an improvement quality, specifically readability,