Statewide Testing
2026 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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Grades 11-12 | April 21st-24th, 2026 | ||