Assessment Calendar
"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it."
– Lord Kelvin
Stay informed with our Assessment Calendar, which outlines the expected testing windows, the entities requiring each test, and their purposes. This resource helps families plan and understand the testing process throughout the year. For more details, visit our Assessments page to access a handy glossary and learn more about the assessments themselves!
In This Department
GMSD Assessment Calendar
Elementary Assessments
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aimswebPlus (K-1) |
TDOE |
Fall: Aug 26-Sept 13, 2024; Winter: Jan 7-24, 2025; Spring: Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades K-1 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE |
Fall: Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024; Winter: Jan 7-17, 2025; Spring: Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 2-3 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE |
Fall: Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024; Winter: Jan 7-17, 2025; Spring: Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Grade 2 Field Test |
TDOE |
February 10-14, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA |
Field test for TCAP items |
Paper/Pencil |
No scores reported |
TCAP Grades 3-5 |
TDOE |
April 14-May 2, 2025 |
Grades 3-5 |
ELA, Math, Science |
Summative assessment |
Paper/Pencil |
Fall 2024 |
2nd Grade Assessment |
GMSD |
April 14-May 2, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA and Math |
Summative assessment for 2nd grade |
Paper/Pencil |
Fall 2024 |
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Fall: NA |
Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Fall: September 23, - Oct. 1, 2024 Winter: December 2-10, 2024 Spring: March 3-11, 2025 |
Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Middle School Assessments
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Fall: Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024; Winter: Jan 7-17, 2025; Spring: Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 4-8 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
TCAP Grades 6-8 |
TDOE |
April 14-May 6, 2025 |
Grades 6-8 |
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies |
Summative assessment |
Computer-Based |
Fall 2024 |
TCAP End of Course (EOC) |
TDOE |
April 14-May 6, 2025 |
Grades 8-12 |
Algebra I, Biology |
Summative assessments for applicable courses |
Computer-Based |
Fall 2024 |
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Fall: Sep 23-Oct 1, 2024; Winter: Dec 2-10, 2024; Spring: Mar 3-11, 2025 | Grades 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
High School Assessments
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Senior ACT Retake |
TDOE |
October 1-4, 7-11, 2024 |
Seniors |
English, Math |
College readiness and scholarship eligibility |
Online |
3-8 weeks after test |
Advanced Placement Exams |
College Credit |
TBD |
Grades 9-12 |
Varies by AP course |
College credit or placement eligibility |
Paper/Pencil |
July online |
ACT for Juniors |
TDOE |
March 25-28, March 31-April 4, 2025 |
Grade 11 |
English, Math |
College readiness and part of graduation requirement |
Online |
3-8 weeks after test |
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Fall: Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024; Winter: Jan 7-17, 2025; Spring: Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Winter: Nov 11-15, 2024; Spring: Mar 3-11, 2025 |
Grades 9-11 (EOC Courses) |
English I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology |
Benchmark test to identify mastered and unmastered standards |
Online |
N/A |
Special Populations
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCAP Alt ELA and Math (Fall) |
TDOE |
September 9-December 20, 2024 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
ELA and Math |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
DLM Online |
TBD |
ELPA 21 |
TDOE |
February 3-March 28, 2025 |
Grades K-12 English Learners |
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
Measures English Language proficiency |
Paper/Pencil, Online |
August |
2nd Grade TCAP Alternate |
TDOE |
March 10-April 25, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA and Math |
Assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
Paper/Pencil |
August |
TCAP Alternate/ELA and Math (Spring) |
TDOE |
February 3-May 16, 2025 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
ELA and Math |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
DLM Online |
August |
TCAP Alternate/Science and Social Studies |
TDOE |
March 10-April 25, 2025 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
Science and Social Studies |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
Paper/Pencil |
August |