Statewide Testing

2025 Chisholm Public School District 0695 Testing Schedule

Purpose: Testing is used in schools to measure student achievement determined by the Minnesota Benchmarks. State tests are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area.

Source: State of MN

Estimated times: Reading 2.5-3.5 hours, Math 1.5 – 2 hours, Science 1.75 hours

Schedule: Students may work for all or part of their scheduled time depending on how much time is individually needed to complete the section. Make Up tests will be scheduled as needed.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change throughout the school year.

  • On all tests, do your own best work to show what you know and can do.

  • Do not accept help finding answers to test questions.

  • Do not give answers to other students.

  • Do not tell others what is on the test.

  • There may be consequences if you do not follow directions or if you behave dishonestly.

Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Assessments Form

The list below shows tests by subject and the grades they are given.

  • Reading: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 10)

  • Mathematics: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 11)

  • Science: MCA or MTAS (grades 5, 8, and once in high school)

Vaughan-Steffensrud

Grade 3 Math MCA

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 3 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Chisholm Elementary

Grade 4 Math MCA

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 4 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 5 Math MCA/MTAS

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 5 Reading MCA/MTAS

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 5 Science MCA/MTAS

April 28th - April 30th, 2026

Make-up Days:

May 1st - May 8th, 2026

Grade 6 Math MCA

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 6 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Chisholm High School

Grade 7 Math MCA

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 7 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 8 Math MCA

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 8 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 8 Science MCA

April 28th - April 30th, 2026

Make-up Days:

May 1st - May 8th, 2026

Grade 10 Reading MCA

April 21st - April 24th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Grade 10 Science MCA

April 28th - April 30th, 2026

Make-up Days:

May 1st - May 8th, 2026

Grade 11 Math MCA/MTAS

April 8th - April 10th, 2026

Make-up Days:

April 13th - May 1st, 2026

ACT Testing

Grades 11-12

April 21st-24th, 2026