Assessment Information
The following tests will be administered during the 2023 - 2024 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 15 - May 3, 2024 | 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. |
| Multi-State Alternative Assessment (MSAA) | Fall: September 11 - December, 22, 2023 | English Language Arts and Math | 2 - 8; 11 | The MSAA 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 5 - May 17, 2024 | ||||
| TCAP - Alternative | March 11 - April 26, 2024 | 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. |
| WIDA ACCESS for English Learners | February 5 - March 29, 2024 | Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing | K - 12 | English Learners (EL) will take the ACCESS for ELLs to determine language proficiency. ACCESS assesses students in the four-language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
| STAR Assessments | July 31 - August 11, 2023 ; Quarterly | Reading and Math | 6-8 | STAR Assessments are administered at the start of each school year to all students in order to determine student need and placement in intervention tiers. Parents are notified via letter if their child requires intervention. The tests are also administered quarterly as benchmark assessments to determine if students are progressing as expected in reading and math skills. For more information on STAR assessments see the Parent's Guide to STAR Assessments. |
Testing Coordinators
District Testing Coordinator
School Testing Coordinators
Houston County Middle School