Assessment Information
The following tests will be administered during the 2024 - 2025 school year. For comprehensive information on Tennessee assessments, please visit the Tennessee Department of Educations website.
TCAP testing time by grade/subject may be found at Tennessee Department of Educations testing times website.
The following tests will be administered during the 2024-2025 school year. For comprehensive information on Tennessee assessments, please visit the Tennessee Department of Educations website.
TCAP testing time by grade/subject may be found at Tennessee Department of Educations testing times website.
| Assessment Name | Administration Date/Window | Subject(s) | Grade(s) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCAP Achievement (Online) | April 14 - May 6, 2025 | English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies | 6 - 8 | TCAP Achievement are state-mandated assessments given in the areas of English-Language Arts (ELA), Math, Social Studies, and Science to measure student understanding and proficiency of state content standards. Quick Score results of these assessments will be factored into a student’s final grade in accordance with T.C.A. §49-1-302 and determined by Houston County School Board policy. Proficiency results from the achievement tests will be communicated to parents via an Individual Performance Report sent home at the start of the following school year. |
| Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) | Fall: September 9 - December 20, 2024 | English Language Arts and Math | 2 - 8; 11 | The DLM is an state-mandated, alternative assessment for the TCAP Achievement tests in English-Language Arts and Math. It is designed for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities. Students who will participate in this assessment will have it documented in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents will receive a report of the results of this assessment with explanations of proficiency levels. |
| Spring: February 3 - May 15, 2025 | ||||
| TCAP - Alternative | March 10 - April 25, 2025 | Science and Social Studies | 2 - 8; 10 | Students with the most severe cognitive disabilities will participate in the state-mandated TCAP-Alt in Science and Social Studies. Individuals who will participate in this assessment will have it documented in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents will receive a report of the results of this assessment with explanations of proficiency levels. |
| ELPA 21 for English Learners | February 3 - March 28, 2025 | Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing | K - 12 | English Learners (EL) will take the ELPA21 for ELLs to determine language proficiency. ELPA21 assesses students in the four-language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
Testing Coordinators
District Testing Coordinator
School Testing Coordinators
Houston County Middle School