2026-2027 District Testing Calendar-Schedule - 5/22/2026

Sep 15, 2026

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2026-2027 district testing calendar and schedule outlining key statewide and district assessments by subject and grade level. The schedule specifies each assessment’s purpose, testing format (paper or online), timing, and testing windows for statewide and APS periods. Included assessments cover ACT, PreACT, Access Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing, MCA Reading/Mathematics/Science, MTAS performance-based testing, and screening options such as STAR and FAST with online dates and expected result timelines.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Assessments by Grade and Subject

ACT and PreACT Testing

Access Online and Paper Testing

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)

MTAS Performance-Based Assessment

Screening Assessments (CAPTI ReadBasix, STAR, FAST)

2026-2027 DISTRICT TESTING CALENDAR/SCHEDULE (5/22/2026) C | Assessment | Subject | Grade | Purpose | Time | Testing Window | Results | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ACT-Paper Format | English Mathematics Reading Science | 11 | The ACT test is a curriculum and standards based educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college. | English-45 min. Mathematics-60 min. Reading-35 min. Science-35 min. | April 6, 2027 | 3-8 weeks following receipt of examinee test responses from each school | | PreACT-Paper Format | English Mathematics Reading Science | 10 | PreAct empowers 10th-grade students with a unique ACT test practice experience. Scores provide valuable insights into students’ predicted performance on the ACT and help inform important high school course decisions. | English-30 min. Mathematics-40 min. Reading-30 min. Science-30 min. | October 13, 2026 | 3-8 weeks following receipt of examinee test responses from each school | | Access
Online Format and Paper Format | Listening Speaking Reading Writing | K-12 | To measure Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives for all English learners in Grades K-12 that is based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development and required by Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) | Listening-40 Min. Reading-35 Min. Speaking-30 Min. Writing Tier A-50 Min.
Writing Tier B-65 Min. | February 1-March 26, 2027 | August 2027 | | MCA | Reading Online | 3-8 & 10 | Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) . The reading and mathematics tests are used to determine whether schools and districts have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward all students being proficient. Science Tests area required by ESEA but are not included in the AYP calculations | Grades 3-5-2.5 – 3.5 Hrs. Grade 6-8-2.5 – 3.5 hrs. Grade 10-2-3 Hrs. | State testing window March 8-May 7, 2027
APS Testing Window April 13-15 Grades 3-8
April 12-15 Grade 10 | Preliminary results available within 1 hour
Results for Public-August 2027 | | MCA | Mathematics Online | 3-8 & 11 | | Grades 3-4-1.5-2 Hrs.
Grades 5-6- 1.5-2 Hrs. Grades 7-8-2-3 Hrs. Grade 11- 1.5-2.5 Hrs. | State testing window March 8-May 7, 2027
APS Testing Window April 12-15 Grade 11
April 20-22 Grades 3-8 | Preliminary results available within 1 hour
Results for Public-August 2027 | | MCA | Science Online | 5, 8 & HS | | Grade 5 – 1.25-2 Hrs.
Grade 8 – 1.5-2 Hrs. HS – 2-2.5 Hrs. | State testing window March 8-May 14, 2027
APS Testing Window April 6-9 Grade 5
April 27-29 Grade 8
April 27-29-High School | Preliminary results available within 1 hour
Results for Public-August 2027 | | MTAS | Reading Mathematics Science | 3-11 | Performance based assessment in reading, mathematics and science for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It is designed to appropriately measure progress toward state standards for students who meet specific criteria. | Varies per student | State testing window March 8-May 7, 2027
APS Testing Window April 1-April 23 | Preliminary results available within 1 hour once online score entry is submitted.
August 2027 | 2026-2027 DISTRICT TESTING CALENDAR/SCHEDULE (5/22/2026) | CAPTI ReadBasix | Reading | | | | September 8-16, 2026 January 11-15, 2027 May 10-14, 2027 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | STAR | Reading | 4-8 | STAR tests are computer adaptive tests and are used to screen students for their reading and math achievement levels, but they can also be used to monitor your child’s growth throughout the year to estimate their understanding of state standards. Used as a universal screener. | 20-30 Min. | September 7-11, 2026 January 11-15, 2027 Gr 4-8 May 10-14, 2027 | Upon completion of the test | | STAR | Mat

FAQs

What assessments are included in the 2026-2027 district testing schedule?

The schedule includes ACT and PreACT, Access (Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing), MCA Reading/Mathematics/Science, MTAS, and screening assessments such as CAPTI ReadBasix, STAR, and FAST.

What are the statewide and APS testing windows for MCA assessments?

MCA entries list a statewide testing window (March 8–May 7/14, 2027 depending on subject) and an APS testing window with specific date ranges by grade and subject.

How are students’ results communicated after online testing?

Several entries state that preliminary results are available within about 1 hour after online score entry is submitted, with public results scheduled for August 2027 when indicated.

Sep 15, 2026

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