Testing Summary
Testing helps assess the progress and success of individual students and the school as a whole, and to identify specific problems.
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state system of assessments for English language arts and literacy (ELA), mathematics, and science.
| Acronym | Test | Given to | Months |
| ELPAC | English Language Proficiency Assessments for California | students whose home language is not English |
March 1 thru April 16, 2027
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| i-Ready | Math and Reading Diagnostic Test | all grades | August/September 2026, January 2027, and May 2027 |
| PSAT | 8th graders (see PSAT web page) | Fall 2026 | |
| Pathway to Biliteracy | 8th graders |
October 2026 thru
March 2027
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| PFT | California Physical Fitness Test | 7th graders |
February 1 thru
March 19, 2027
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| SBAC | Smarter Balanced Assessment | all grades | May 3-7, 2027 |
| CAST | California Science Test | 8th graders | April 26-30, 2027 |
What to Do on a Test Day
Make sure your child comes to school on time, well rested, having eaten a good breakfast, and with their device fully charged.
If your child is absent the day of a test, check if a make-up test day is available.
