The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA III’s) and alternate assessment, Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), are the statewide tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Students take one test in each subject. Most students take the MCA III’s, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility criteria may be assigned the MTAS instead of the MCA-III. This is a state and federally mandated assessment program

• Reading is administered to grades 3, 4 ,5, 6, 7, 8, 10. 
• Math is administered to grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11. 
• Science is administered to grades 5, 8, 10. 
• Testing time for reading MCA III in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 is 2.5 to 3.5 hours. 
• Testing time for reading MCA III in grades 10 is 2.0 to 3.0 hours. 
• Testing time for math MCA III in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,and 8 is 1.5 to 2.5 hours. 
• Testing time for science MCA III in grades 5 and 8 is 1.75 hours. 
• Testing time for science MCA III in grade 10 is 2 hours.  
• All times are averages for completion; there are no time limits for taking MCA-IIIs.  Students are encouraged to take their time.

Reading: 1 to 2 ½ hours estimated total time to complete

Monday, April 8th – Friday, April 12th 

3rd Grade: Morning Testing

5th Grade: Morning Testing

6th Grade: Morning Testing

4th Grade: Morning Testing

Make up date for all 3rd -6th Grade Reading Tests are Tuesday, April 16th

Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19th

7th Grade: Periods 1-2

8th Grade: Periods 3-4

10th Grade: Periods 1-2

Make up date Tuesday, April 23rd

Math: 1 to 2 ½ hours estimated total time to complete

Monday April 22nd-April 25th

3rd Grade: Morning Testing

4th Grade: Morning Testing

5th Grade: Morning Testing

6th Grade: Morning Testing

Make up date for 3rd – 6th Grade Math Tests are Tuesday, April 30th

Monday, April 29th – Thursday, May 2 

7th Grade: Periods 3-4

8th Grade: Periods 1-2

11th Grade: Algebra 2 students – 1-2

Basic Stats students 1-2 

Make up dates for 7-11th graders is Friday, May 3rd

Science: ½ an hour to 1 ½ hours estimated total time to complete

Tuesday, May 7th – Thursday, May 9th

5th Grade: Morning Testing

8th Grade: Period 

10th Grade Period

Make up date for 5th, 8th and 10th Grade Science Tests Friday, May 10th

• College entrance exam 
• Juniors (and Seniors who did not participate as juniors) may take the test once for free
• Seniors who were scheduled to take the test last Spring can be enrolled in the October 6th testing date
• RRC will be administering the test on the morning of April 4, 2023

• The Pre-ACT test provides students with practice for the ACT test and measures of progress towards college readiness. 
• This test is provided for all 10th grade students on an annual basis. 
• The test is a shortened version of the ACT and students are provided with test results, as well as personalized career exploration suggestions.
• Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

• Taken in Grades K – 4
• This assessment provides individual student data regarding math concepts and application of skills, reading comprehension, fluency, phonological awareness, phonics, usage, and vocabulary.
• Tests are given individually for grades K-1
• Grades 2-4 will be assessed in classroom groups.
• Results will be available via JMC individual student accounts following each testing cycle.
• These assessments are LEA required.
• These Tests are administered three times per year:
  • Week of September 5th-7th, 2023
  • Week of January 2nd-5th, 2024
  • Week of April 29th-May 3rd, 2024

• January 29, 2024 – March 22, 2024