Student Assessment Information:
This page contains testing information for grades K - 12. If you have any questions about district testing, please contact Mrs. Amy Olivieri, District Testing Coordinator, at 330-706-2730.
Federal and state laws require all districts and schools to test all students in specific grades and courses. There is no law that allows a parent or student to opt out of state testing, and there is no state test opt-out procedure or form. If a parent withdraws a student from participation in state tests, there may be consequences for the student, the student's teacher, and the school and district. State tests are critical for measuring student learning and ensuring that every Ohio student receives a high-quality education. The results from state tests are how we are held accountable.
Current state law requires achievement assessments in English language arts and math for each of grades three through eight and science in grades five and eight. Further, state law requires high school end-of-course exams, starting with the class of 2023, in English language arts II, Algebra I, Biology, American History, and American Government. High school students must also take a nationally standardized assessment, the ACT.
Possible Consequences for Students When They Do Not Take State Tests:
1. Third Grade Reading Guarantee: A student who does not take the state's grade 3 English language arts test will not have a score on that test and may not be promoted to the fourth grade as part of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, unless an exemption applies. For more information on exemptions, visit the Ohio Department of Education. 2. English Learners: A student who does not take the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment cannot exit the English as a Second Language Program.
3. High School Graduation Requirements: Students must take all end of course exams and achieve a score of competent on English Language Arts II and Algebra I. More information on graduation requirements can be found on the
Ohio Department of Education's website.
More about the Ohio assessment program can be found here:
In addition, students in first through seventh grades take a diagnostic assessment three times per year in reading and mathematics. This test is the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress). More information about the MAP assessment can be found here: https://www.nwea.org/map-growth/
At the second and fourth grade, the district gives the InView tests for determining whether students are eligible for gifted identification and services as superior cognitive. The state sets strict criteria as to what scores produce gifted designations.
More on gifted education can be found on the ODE website:
Additionally, high school students can participate in the ASVAB, PSAT, SAT and ACT.
Elementary Testing Schedule
Kindergarten KRA | August 24-29, 2023 |
NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 1-4 | TBD |
Fall ELA Grade 3 | October 18-19, 2023 |
InView Ability Testing Grade 4 | February 2024 |
InView Ability Testing Grade 2
| February 2024 |
NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 1-4 | Winter window concludes on February 28, 2024 |
OELPA (English Language Proficiency) | January 29 - March 22, 2024 |
Alternate Assessment | February 26 - April 19, 2024 |
NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 1-4 | Spring window concludes on May 24, 2024 |
Spring ELA Grade 3 & 4 (2 days)
| March 26-27, 2024 |
Spring Math Grade 3 & 4 (2 days)
| April 16-17, 2024 |
Middle School Testing Schedule
NMS
| Fall NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 5-7
| Fall window concludes on October 31, 2023 |
NMS
| Winter NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 5-7
| Winter window concludes on February 28, 2024 |
NMS
| Spring NWEA Diagnostics (Reading, Math) Gr 5-7
| Spring window concludes on May 24, 2024 |
NMS |
ELA Grades 5 & 8 |
March 26, 2024 AM/PM
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Science Grades 5 & 8
| April 18, 2024 AM/PM |
| NMS | ELA Grades 6 - 7
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March 27, 2024 AM/PM
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NMS | Math Grades 6 & 7 (Pts 1 & 2) | April 17, 2024 AM/PM |
| NMS | Math Grades 5 & 8
(Pts 1 & 2) | April 16, 2024 AM/PM |
NMS | OELPA (English Language Proficiency) | January 29 - March 22, 2024 |
NMS | Alternate Assessment | February 26 - April 19, 2024 |
High School Testing Schedule
High School | PSAT | October 27, 2023 |
High School | Retakes – EOC exams (as needed - TBD) | December 1-21, 2023 |
High School | OELPA (English Language Proficiency) | January 29 - March 22, 2024 |
High School | Alternate Assessment | February 26 - April 19, 2024 |
High School | ACT | February 27, 2024 |
High School | ELA II | March 25, 2024 AM |
High School | Algebra I Geometry | April 12, 2024 AM April 19, 2024 AM |
High School | American History Government | April 12, 2024 PM April 19, 2024 PM |
High School | Biology | April 26, 2024 AM |
Staff Resources:
All test administrators are required to complete this course prior to testing.
NPDC: Provider- Cambium Single Workshop .50 contact hour Time- On Demand
Date- Completed prior to testing