Spring 2024 State Testing Information

Concrete School District students will begin required state testing in February.

The state requires students in grades 3-8 and 10 to take the Smarter Balanced (SBA) or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English Language Arts (ELA). Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).

These assessments provide an accurate and objective evaluation of a student’s progress and development toward college and career readiness benchmarks. They encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, essential skills for success in any future endeavor. Moreover, the test scores furnish educators and districts with valuable information that can be used to enhance the quality of education and improve the learning outcomes of our students. 

Multilingual learners in Washington state are screened and tested annually using WIDA assessments. 

The SBA in math and ELA can be used to meet the graduation pathway requirement if a student scores a Level 3 or Level 4. 

Spring 2024 State Testing Timeline:
Concrete Elementary School

• WIDA Access: February 18 – March 31
• WA-AIM:  March 1 – May 3
• Science (WCAS): April 29 – May 3
  Math (SBA): May 6 – 17
• ELA (SBA): April 15 – 26
• Tests Makeup days: May 19 – 24 

Reminders for Testing Day

• Get adequate sleep the night before testing
• Eat a nutritious breakfast on the morning of testing
• Come to school with a charged Chromebook (Middle School and High School)
• The district provides earbuds, but students can use their wired headphones (wireless headphones will not work)

If you would like to opt your student out of state testing, please contact the school office.

Mission

At Concrete Elementary we challenge students to reach their full potential by focusing on increased student achievement and maintaining high standards in academics and citizenship.

Spring 2024 State Testing Information

Concrete School District students will begin required state testing in February.

The state requires students in grades 3-8 and 10 to take the Smarter Balanced (SBA) or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English Language Arts (ELA). Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).

These assessments provide an accurate and objective evaluation of a student’s progress and development toward college and career readiness benchmarks. They encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, essential skills for success in any future endeavor. Moreover, the test scores furnish educators and districts with valuable information that can be used to enhance the quality of education and improve the learning outcomes of our students. 

Multilingual learners in Washington state are screened and tested annually using WIDA assessments. 

The SBA in math and ELA can be used to meet the graduation pathway requirement if a student scores a Level 3 or Level 4. 

Spring 2024 State Testing Timeline:
Concrete Elementary School

• WIDA Access: February 18 – March 31
• WA-AIM:  March 1 – May 3
• Science (WCAS): April 29 – May 3
  Math (SBA): May 6 – 17
• ELA (SBA): April 15 – 26
• Tests Makeup days: May 19 – 24 

Reminders for Testing Day

• Get adequate sleep the night before testing
• Eat a nutritious breakfast on the morning of testing
• Come to school with a charged Chromebook (Middle School and High School)
• The district provides earbuds, but students can use their wired headphones (wireless headphones will not work)

If you would like to opt your student out of state testing, please contact the school office.