Testing & Assessments

Standardized Assessments are used to evaluate students and schools, improve teaching and learning, and generate important data from which policy decisions can be made. However, assessments are only one of the tools needed to measure student progress. Our standardized assessments fall into two major categories: State Assessments and Local Assessments. Although local assessments may be used to measure student growth against their peers, many are also nationally normed and can provide a broader comparison.