Standardized tests
Assessments are how we keep track of student learning and report to the State and Federal Governments on how schools are performing. Listed below are the primary assessments our school uses for these purposes.
EasyCBM is used as a screener to check fluency in reading for students in K-8. One minute reads are assessed in the fall, winter, and spring.
MCA - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
Star Renaissance We use this program to monitor the progress our students meet throughout the year, which gives us minute detail and helps to drill down to specific skills with which students may be having difficulty. We assess three times per year in order to accurately measure student progress, and we can also use this program throughout the year on an individual basis to supplement growth opportunities. Meets Authorizer requirements.
Go to the Minnesota Report Card to see results for our school, state results, or any other school in the state.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
MCA - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
Star Renaissance We use this program to monitor the progress our students meet throughout the year, which gives us minute detail and helps to drill down to specific skills with which students may be having difficulty. We assess three times per year in order to accurately measure student progress, and we can also use this program throughout the year on an individual basis to supplement growth opportunities. Meets Authorizer requirements.
Go to the Minnesota Report Card to see results for our school, state results, or any other school in the state.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
MCA testing dates
Families of online students will receive specific information via email regarding testing dates and locations. If you have any questions or conflicts for testing dates, please contact Cheryl Cole at cherylcole@crosslakekids.org to schedule a make-up session. In addition to parent refusal, an "extenuating circumstances" option will be accepted this year by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Parent refusal form
If you choose to not have your child or children participate in testing, please fill out this Parent /guardian refusal form and send it to the school via email at clschool@crosslakekids.org or to our mailing address at PO Box 1020, Crosslake, MN 56422.
For more information, watch this helpful video on the MCA Individual Student Reports.
For more information, watch this helpful video on the MCA Individual Student Reports.
MCA testing dates
MCS tests can take 1-2 hours for each assessment taken.
MCA results are shared at fall conferences or mailed to parents/guardians.
MCA results are shared at fall conferences or mailed to parents/guardians.
| MCA Test | Date |
|---|---|
| Grades 3-8 Seat-Based Reading | April 18 - 21, 2023 |
| Grades 3-8 Seat-Based Math | April 25 - 28, 2023 |
| Middle School Seat-Based Science (5th and 8th) | April 04 - 06, 2023 | MCA Makeups | May 01 - 05, 2023 |
| 3rd-8th Online Reading | March 16, 2023 |
| 3rd-8th Online Math | March 30, 2023 |
| HS Online Reading - 10th Grade | March 16, 2023 |
| HS Online Math - 11th Grade | March 29, 2023 | Online Science (5th and 8th) | April 5 - 6, 2023 |
STAR testing dates
STAR tests are 20 minutes long for each test
STAR test results are shared after each testing window by sending home a report.
STAR test results are shared after each testing window by sending home a report.
| STAR Test | Date |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Star | September 12, 2022 |
| January 09, 2023 | |
| April 10, 2023 | Grades 1-2 Reading Star | September 13, 2022 |
| January 10, 2023 | |
| April 11, 2023 | |
| Grades 3-8 Reading Star | September 14, 2022 |
| January 11, 2023 | |
| April 13, 2022 | |
| Grades 1-8 Math Star | September 15, 2022 |
| January 12, 2023 | |
| April 12, 2023 | |
| Makeup dates | September 16, 2022 |
| January 13, 2023 | |
| April 14, 2023 | |
| Online program, K-12 Reading and Math Star | September 6 - October 5, 2022 |
| January 09 - February 07, 2023 | |
| April 10 - May 09, 2023 |
ACT testing dates
| Test | Date |
|---|---|
| High School ACT - 11th grade | April 4, 2023 |
EasyCBM testing dates
EasyCBM results are not shared with families.
| EasyCBM Test | Date |
|---|---|
| Grades K-8 Seat-Based, Fall | September 19 - 23, 2022 |
| Grades K-4 Online, Fall | September 19 - 23, 2022 |
| Grades K-8 Seat-Based, Winter | January 16 - 20, 2023 |
| Grades K-4 Online, Winter | January 16 - 20, 2023 |
| Grades K-8 Seat Based, Spring | May 08 - 12, 2023 |
| Grades K-4 Online Based, Spring | May 08 - 12, 2023 |