State Assessments

Assessment coordinates student academic assessment and evaluation efforts in the district. We support the administration of district and state assessments and assist in the use of this data in the educational decision-making process.

State assessments occur in the spring for students in grades 3 – 8 and 10. English language arts (ELA) and math are measured with Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA). Science is measured with the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) in grades 5, 8 and 11.

The results from the state assessments will help us improve instructional practices and give families information about how their student is doing and where additional help might be needed. The assessments also give us a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career by graduation. For students in grade 10, the Smarter Balanced tests can also be used as a graduation pathway.

Results are reported by September of each year. Final reports will be provided to families if their student participated in state testing. Most students will take the assessments online using their district issued device. Schools will communicate their testing schedules with families.

For additional information about state testing:

If you have any questions about the state assessments, please contact your school.

District Assessments

i-Ready is given to students from kindergarten through eighth grade and select high school students, three times a year, and is used by teachers, schools, and the district for formative information for students including interventions. You can get specific scoring information for your student from your teacher. Depending on the grade level students are assessed in math, literacy, language, and/or science. Additional information on the assessment can be found at i-readycentral.com/familycenter.

There are a variety of other assessments used by our school psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education teachers, and other specialized staff. Those staff will be able to answer questions on a case-by-case basis.

Contact

Kurt Harvill
Assistant Superintendent
360-398-7111

Adrienne Somera
Director of Teaching and Learning
360-318-2165

Resources

i-Ready Family Center

Smarter Balanced and WCAS Test Overview

Try an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test

State Testing Frequently Asked Questions