Testing Dates
Students will take the MCA and NWEA assessments this spring.
MCA Tests
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) is mandated by the state of Minnesota. This assessment helps schools and districts measure student progress toward the state’s academic standards. Learn more about the MCA on the Minnesota Department of Education website.
2024 MCA testing dates:
- Reading - April 17 & 18 (all grades)
- Math - April 25 (6th &7th grades), April 26 (all grades), April 29 (8th grade)
- Science - May 2 (8th grade)
NWEA Tests
The NWEA assessment is a District-wide test that is administered K-8 in early fall and each May. These tests measure what your child already knows in math and reading and what your child still needs to learn. Each year, the results assist teachers in targeting instruction to your child's "just-right" learning level. The May tests assess each child's academic growth during the year. Learn more about the NWEA assessment.
Both tests are important accountability measures for staff to measure student progress as they continue through the Minnetonka academic program. Learn more about the value of standardized tests.
2024 NWEA testing dates:
Reading NWEA testing will take place in Language Arts classes and Math NWEA testing will take place in Math classes.
- Coming soon.