Testing Schedule

September 15–19, 2025
• NWEA (Measures of Academic Progress)

January 26, 2026
• WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS begins

March 2, 2026
• MCA Reading (Grades 3–8 and 10) begins
• MCA Mathematics (Grades 3–8 and 11) begins
• MCA Science (Grades 5, 8, and High School) begins
• MTAS Reading, Mathematics, and Science begins

March 20, 2026
• WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS ends

April 11, 2026
• ACT Test for Juniors

April 15, 2026
• MCA Reading (Sophomore Only)

May 1, 2026
• MCA Reading (Grades 3–8 and 10) ends
• MCA Mathematics (Grades 3–8 and 11) ends
• MTAS Reading, Mathematics, and Science ends

May 8, 2026
• MCA Science (Grades 5, 8, and High School) ends

MCA and MTAS (Alternate MCA)
Measure student learning aligned to the Minnesota Academic Standards.
Source: Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.302 and ESSA (20 U.S.C. §6301, Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(v))

College Entrance Exams (ACT and/or SAT)
Provide Minnesota students information related to career and college readiness.
Source: Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30

NWEA (MAP Assessments)
Measure student achievement and growth in K–12 mathematics, reading, language usage, and science. Results provide educators with actionable data to inform instructional strategies and support student progress.

Timeline for Disseminating Results

Student assessment results are typically released to the district between mid-September and late September, following receipt of official reports from the Minnesota Department of Education.