Minnesota State Academies (MSA) 2021-2022 Testing Calendar
September 8th, 9th, 14th
NWEA (MSAD only)
March 7
MCA Reading grades 3–8 and 10 and Mathematics grades 3–8 and 11 begins
MCA Science grades 5, 8, and high school begins
MTAS Reading, Mathematics, and Science begins
April 5
ACT Test for Juniors
May 6
MCA Reading grades 3–8 and 10 and Mathematics grades 3–8 and 11 ends
MTAS Reading, Mathematics, and Science ends
May 13
MCA Science grades 5, 8, and high school ends
Timeline for disseminating results:
Student Results released to district mid – August from the Minnesota State Department of Education.
Student Results will be mailed mid - September to late -September upon receipt of results from the Minnesota Department of Education.
While the Minnesota Department of Education strives to ensure this testing schedule remains unaltered, it is subject to change based on assessment decisions made by the Minnesota Legislature or U.S. Congress.