OSPI's main reception line (360-725-6000) was down from Thursday evening through Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, OSPI did not receive any of the voicemails left during that time. If you left a voicemail between the afternoons of October 23 and October 27, please call back at 360-725-6000 to ensure you receive support.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Washington students take state and federal tests regularly to assess their learning growth as well as the progress of the educational system.
Washington students are tested annually by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. Visit the State Testing page for information about each test and the grade levels that students will participate in testing.
The NAEP is a national test that measures what students across the country know and can do in ten subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science. Federal law requires the reading and math tests to the given at grades 4 and 8, every two years.
District Assessment Coordinators and Administrators oversee and manage the district's assessment activities. The Test Administration page provides information on resources used throughout the assessment administration.
Timelines and calendars for state assessments.
The assessment options page contains a list of approved providers and assessments for language proficiency testing. These assessments can be used to earn Competency-based Credit, Dual Credit, and the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.