Students at Concrete Elementary and Concrete High School will participate in Washington State’s annual assessments this April and May. These tests help us measure student progress, strengthen instruction, and meet state and federal requirements.
📝 Washington State Assessments
Students participate in several state assessments to gauge academic progress:
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Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA)
English Language Arts & Math | Grades 3–8 and 10 -
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)
Grades 5, 8, and 11 -
WA-AIM
Alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities
🏫 Concrete Elementary – Spring 2025 Testing Schedule
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WA-AIM: Jan 27 – May 2
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ELA (SBA): Apr 21 – 25
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Science (WCAS): May 5 – 9
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Math (SBA): May 5 – 9
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Makeups: May 11
🏫 Concrete High School – Spring 2025 Testing Schedule
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WA-AIM: Jan 27 – May 2
ELA (SBA)
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7th & 8th Grade: May 14
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10th Grade: May 12 – 16
Science (WCAS)
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8th Grade: May 7
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11th Grade: May 7 & 8
Math (SBA)
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7th & 8th Grade: May 21
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10th Grade: May 19 – 22
📵 No Student Electronics Allowed
To maintain a secure testing environment:
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No phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or personal electronics are allowed during testing.
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Students should leave devices at home or store them as directed by the test administrator.
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Violations may result in test invalidation.
Thank you for helping us create a focused and fair testing environment!
✅ Reminders for Testing Days
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Get a full night’s sleep before the test
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Eat a healthy breakfast (available at school)
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Bring a fully charged Chromebook (Grades 9–12)
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Please avoid scheduling appointments
📈 Understanding Score Reports
State test scores provide a snapshot of student performance:
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Levels 3 & 4: Student is on track for college-level learning
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Levels 1 & 2: Student may need additional support