Standardized Testing and Assessments
Readiness Tests
Kindergarten Readiness and School Readiness tests (Brigance Screening) are administered to students at the end of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Tests are hand scored by teachers, and the results are provided to parents. Information from these tests assists in planning instruction for students as they move into Kindergarten and Grade One.
Achievement and Aptitude
Students in grades 1-8 take the MAP Growth assessments. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average.
MAP Growth is the most trusted and innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.
DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Learning Skills)
This program, developed by the University of Oregon, is based on research and designed to identify and support all developing readers. It provides greater diagnostic information for our classroom instruction, ensuring that your child's reading skills are comprehensively assessed and supported.
What does this assessment mean for my child?
The DIBELS assessment is a powerful tool that helps us better understand each child’s current reading skills and provides crucial information on skills that are still being developed. It covers a wide range of skills, which may identify areas for improvement that were not previously assessed. It's important to note that a weakness in a skill does not indicate poorer performance; instead, it helps us identify the skills that your child needs to develop to become a successful reader.
What does this mean for my child’s instruction?
Teachers will have improved diagnostic information based on the expanded skill coverage in DIBELS 8th Edition. This information will guide small-group and individual instruction and provide your child with any necessary specific support.
More information may be found at the DIBELS website.
Religious Knowledge
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) is administered annually to students in Grades 5 and 8. ACRE provides information about the students’ faith knowledge and attitudes toward God, Church, family, and friends. ACRE does not provide parent reports.