Washington students take state and federal tests regularly to assess their learning growth as well as the progress of the educational system as a whole. 

State Testing

Washington students are tested regularly by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. Review a list of different state tests and assessments.

Appealing a High School Test Score

Parents and guardians can request an appeal to rescore a high school test being used as a graduation pathway. 

Test Administration

Test Coordinators and Administrators oversee and manage their school district's assessment activities. Information is available for test administration for Smarter Balanced, WCAS, WA-AIM, and ELPA21.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a survey of student achievement in core subject areas. NAEP measures what students across the country know and can do in 10 subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science.

Timelines/Calendar for Assessments

Timelines and calendars for state assessments.