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 16 to May 1, 2026 |
| i-Ready | Math and Reading Diagnostic Test | all grades | August/September 2025, January 2026, and May 2026 |
| PSAT | 8th graders (see PSAT web page) | October 20, 2025 | |
| Pathway to Biliteracy | 8th graders | December 2, 2025 | |
| PFT | California Physical Fitness Test | 7th graders | February 2026 |
| SBAC | Smarter Balanced Assessment | all grades | May 4 to 8, 2026 |
| CAST | California Science Test | 8th graders | May 1, 2026 |
See the Bell Schedule page for the SBAC, and CAST test schedules.
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.
