State Testing

 

State Achievement Testing Information

Grade 9 students will take the ACT Aspire assessment in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, and Writing. 

Grade 11 students will take the ACT assessment in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science and Writing.  ACT Frequently Asked Questions. 

The AzSCI assessment will be administered to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11 (Cohort 2026) which will assess the Science standards for the grade level as well as the two grade levels prior.

The MSAA will be administered to students with significant cognitive disability instead of the above listed state achievement assessments. This test has many built-in supports that allow students to take the test using materials they are most familiar with and communicate what they know and can do as independently as possible. The MSAA will be administered in ELA and Mathematics in Grade 11, and Science in Grade 11.

 

High School State Assessment Grade Enhancement

High school 11th grade students are eligible to positively impact their semester grades for specific courses if they earn a Proficient or Highly Proficient on the ACT State Assessment or the AzSCI assessment. More Information HERE.