Local Assessments

Overview/Purpose:
Students grades K-12 are assessed 3 times per year to measure student learning. As required by Missouri Statues (sections 167.950 and 176.645, RSMo), iReady serves as the universal screening tool for reading including the Foundational Reading Assessment and Dyslexia screener.

Testing Population:
Grade K-12

Data Use and Dissemination:
Reports are available to teachers immediately following the completion of the assessment. Data are used to supporting instructional planning in the classroom.

Estimated Assessment Time Required:
About 45 minutes

Assessment Window(s):
Fall
Winter
Spring
*Any K-5 students who are new to the district must be assessed within 30 days of enrollment.

Overview/Purpose:
Students grades K-12 are assessed 3 times per year to measure student learning. 

Testing Population:
Grades K-12

Data Use and Dissemination:
Reports are available to teachers immediately following the completion of the assessment. Data are used to supporting instructional planning in the classroom.

Estimated Assessment Time Required:
About 45 minutes

Assessment Window(s):
Fall
Winter
Spring

Overview/Purpose:
Pre-ACT gives students practice with taking the ACT and provides a predicted ACT test score to assist educators, students, and parents in identifying areas of academic strength and opportunity as they prepare for college readiness. A total of 4 subject areas are assessed: English, Reading, Math and Science.

Testing Population:
Grade 10

Data Use and Dissemination:
Student-score reports are provided to families approximately 3-8 weeks following the testing date. Data are used at the district/school/classroom level to monitor and improve instructional program as well as support individual student course plans.

Estimated Assessment Time Required:
About 2 hours

Assessment Window(s):
Spring

Overview/Purpose:
ACT provides student information to assist with planning for post high school experiences. In addition to an overall Composite score, students receive sub-test scores in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.

Testing Population:
Grade 11

Data Use and Dissemination:
Student-score reports are provided to families approximately 3-8 weeks following the testing date. District-wide performance data are returned to districts in the fall of the school year following testing. Data are used at the state level for accountability and at the district/school/classroom level to monitor and improve instructional programs.

Estimated Assessment Time Required:
About 4.5 hours

Assessment Window(s):
Spring

Overview/Purpose:
A survey of student Social Emotional Learning, Engagement and perceived characteristics of themselves.

Testing Population:
Grades K-12

Data Use and Dissemination:
Reports are available to teachers immediately following the completion of the assessment. Data are used to supporting instructional planning in the classroom

Estimated Assessment Time Required:
About 25 minutes

Assessment Window(s):
Fall
Winter