District Testing

At NYOS we focus on creating life-long learners and contributing members of the community, we assume the responsibility for the growth and development of the whole child, understanding that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction all play critical roles in the long-term success of our students. District and campus leaders make data-based decisions that support student and teacher success. Below are a few of the assessments that students take during the school year.

Progress Monitoring Assessments

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Frog Street AIM Criterion-Referenced Assessment (CRT) is a comprehensive, research-based early childhood assessment tool that integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning outcomes for pre-k children.
mCLASS, powered by DIBELS® 8th Edition, offers teacher-administered literacy assessments and intervention for grades K–6.
i-Ready Math is an adaptive diagnostic assessment that identifies students’ strengths and areas for growth in mathematics. The data helps teachers personalize instruction and monitor progress throughout the year.

6th - 12th Grades

NWEA MAP, is an innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth in 6–12 math and reading. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.

STAAR/EOC

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and End of Course (EOC) is designed to test students’ knowledge and skills in a deeper way, STAAR is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Elementary Assessments

3rd – Mathematics and Reading/Language Arts
4th – Mathematics and Reading/Language Arts
5th – Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, and Science

Middle School Assessments

6th – Mathematics and Reading/Language Arts
7th – Mathematics and Reading/Language Arts
8th – Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

High School Assessments (EOC)

English I
Algebra I
Biology
English II
U.S. History

State Testing Results

Once the Texas Education Agency (TEA) releases the STAAR/EOC results, the campus will mail you a copy of the results. Additionally, you can obtain a copy of your child’s score, by visiting the Log In & Learn Tool Kit and Texas Assessment Family Portal.

Understanding the STAAR

For more information, visit The Texas Education Agency's Student Assessment page.

TELPAS

TEA designed the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) to assess the progress that Emergent Bilingual (EB) students, also referred to as English learners (ELs), make in learning the English language. Texas annually assesses students in kindergarten through grade 12 who have been identified as EB in four language domains - listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The results indicate how well students understand and use English during academic instruction. Students not making steady progress may require additional assistance at school. Results will be mailed to parents once TEA makes them available. Additionally, you can obtain a copy of your child’s score, by visiting the Texas Assessment Family Portal.

TEA developed TELPAS to meet state and federal requirements. More information can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/telpas/telpas-resources

College Readiness & Entrance Exams

You can find more information about college-level exams and readiness in our AP & College Entrance section.