District Assessment
In Farmington schools,
students' progress and knowledge are measured by a number of
assessments, including annual state standardized tests, district assessments called NWEA MAP Growth tests, and various classroom
assessments. All of these tests are part of the district's efforts to
ensure all students are learning.
State Standardized Tests - The MCA/MTAS and ESSA
Farmington Area Public
Schools students in grades 3-8 take state standardized tests each
spring called the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) or the alternate Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS). The MCA (or MTAS) assessment is designed to test students against the state academic standards in reading, math and science. High school students are also required to test on each MCA/MTAS subject once during their high school career (usually in 10th & 11th grades).
The MCA/MTAS tests are also used
to measure Farmington Area Public Schools' progress toward the
requirements of federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) laws.
District Testing
Farmington conducts several
assessments at a district level to ensure district curriculum and
professional development efforts are effective and efficient in
promoting student learning. These assessments include the Northwest
Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments
in reading and math, which are administered two or three times annually to students in
grades 2-8, as well as several grade-specific assessments.
More about District Testing
District and School Improvement Plans
Testing cannot be just about measuring student
achievement. Data from tests also are used to improve curriculum and
instruction. District 192 continually evaluates its curriculum and
provides a coordinated professional development program to ensure
teachers have the skills and tools they need to help all students learn.
Contact Information
Bill Ristow- Assessment & Data Coordinator (651) 252-2851
MCA/MTAS Building Assessment Coordinators
- Jen Venz - Farmington Elementary School (FES)
- Jackie Brand - Meadowview (MVES)
- Ashley Lyrek - North Trail Elementary School (NTES)
- Vicky Lippert - Riverview Elementary School (RVES)
- Jody Pfeiffer - Akin Road Elementary School (ARES)
- Glee Slater - Dodge Middle School (DMS)
- Dan Thompson - Boeckman Middle School (BMS)
- Laura Wagner - Farmington High School (FHS)