Standardized Assessments refer to tests administered independently of the regular curriculum and instructional procedures. Typically acquired from test vendors, these assessments facilitate normative comparisons at the national or state level. The timing of assessment administration aligns more closely with the school year calendar and program decision-making timelines rather than the pace of classroom curriculum and instruction.

These assessments serve various purposes, including measuring student progress in achieving grade-level standards, predicting performance on state accountability tests, providing data for program decisions, screening students for remediation or enrichment, and identifying strengths and weaknesses in district curriculum and instruction practices. Additionally, the insights gained from standardized assessments contribute to informed decisions regarding professional development and curriculum resources.

Our approach involves the administration of several standardized assessments, categorized as follows:

1. 1. State Accountability Tests: Mandated by the state, these tests gauge student achievement of Minnesota Grade Level Standards, assess school/district effectiveness, and determine student readiness for Minnesota State College and University courses.

2. 2. District Standardized Tests: Acquired by the district, these tests are administered to shape educational programming and guide instructional decision-making.

3. 3. National College and Career Readiness Tests: Informing students, parents, and staff, these tests provide insights into student progress toward national college and career readiness standards.

Through these assessments, we monitor student academic achievement, track academic growth, and assess preparedness for college and career goals. The data obtained aids in tailoring educational strategies and resources to better support our students.

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State Accountability Tests

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) & Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) 
  • Grades 3 - 8, 10 and 11
• ACCESS for ELs (ACCESS) & Alternative ACCESS for ELs (Alt ACCESS)
  • Grades k - 12

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District Standardized Tests

• FastBridge
  • Grades K - 8
• CogAT
  • Grades 2 & 4

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National College and Career Readiness Tests

• ACT
  • Grade 11
• Advanced Placement Subject Tests
  • Grades 9 - 12
• Bilingual Seals Assessment
  • Grades 11 & 12

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Assessment Schedules by Building

Click for further information on each assessment: District Testing Detail

Please note: Buildings may adjust their testing schedule to accommodate technical issues, weather related issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. All testing schedule changes will be reflected in the calendars below.

Building Schedules

• District Overview - MCA | ACCESS

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• Lakeville North High School - MCA | ACCESS
• Lakeville South High School - MCA | ACCESS
• Lakeville Pathways Academy - MCA | ACCESS

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• Century Middle School - MCA | ACCESS
• Kenwood Trail Middle School - MCA | ACCESS
• McGuire Middle School - MCA | ACCESS

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• Christina Huddleston Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Cherry View Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Eastview Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Orchard Lake Elementary - MCA | ACCESS
• John F. Kennedy Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Lake Marion Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Lakeview Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS
• Oak Hills Elementary School - MCA | ACCESS

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• Lakeville Online Academy -  MCA | ACCESS

Reporting Cheating, Improper or Unethical Behavior

If you suspect incidents of cheating or other improper or unethical behavior on statewide assessments, you can report it to the Minnesota Department of Education using the Tip Line linked below.

• Test Security Tip Line

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Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Assessments

• Click Here to Download Form

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Assessment FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA), Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), and ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, are linked below.

• MCA Parent Fact Sheet
• ACCESS Parent Fact Sheet
• MTAS Parent Fact Sheet
• Frequently Asked Questions: Why Statewide Test Results Matter
• Lakeville Area Schools Cell Phone/Wearable Technology and Device Procedure

• 2023-24 Request form for MN state testing nonpublic students