Testing Information
More details will be added as testing dates approach.
Test | Testing Dates |
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ACCESS: 9th – 12th Grade, EL Students | February 2nd-27th, 2026 |
ACCESS Listening Dates | February 2nd-6th, 2026 |
ACCESS Reading Dates | February 9th-13th, 2026 |
ACCESS Writing Dates | February 17th-20th, 2026 |
ACCESS Speaking Dates | February 23rd-27th, 2026 |
ACCESS Make-Up Dates | March 2nd-20th, 2026 |
MCA Reading: 10th Grade | March 18th, 2026 |
MCA Math: 11th Grade | March 18th, 2026 |
MCA Make-Up Dates | April 13th - April 17th, 2026 |
MTAs | March 13th, 2026 - April 18th, 2026 |
ACT: 11th Grade | April 8th, 2026 |
Glossary of Tests
NWEA - MAP
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are administered twice annually to all students in grades K-8 in Math and Reading. These assessments are used to monitor student achievement and growth as compared to student-alike groups nationwide.
Results can be viewed in Skyward Family Access.
ACCESS
ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development. This is a state required English Language Proficiency assessment for all students identified as English Learners in grades K-12. There are four language domains assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s ACCESS scores in Skyward Family Access.
MCA MATH, READING, AND SCIENCE
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is required by the state and measures student progress toward Minnesota academic standards in Reading (grades 3-8 and 10), Math (grades 3-8 and 11), and Science (grades 5, 8, and HS).
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s MCA scores in Skyward Family Access.