Assessment
Standardized and classroom assessments provide students, teachers, and parents with information about how well a student is learning essential knowledge and skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Data from these assessments also help teachers and administrators identify students who would benefit from additional or different learning opportunities, improve classroom instruction for students, identify areas of focus for school and district improvement efforts, and monitor progress toward the district goal of increasing academic achievement for every student.
Parents can view student assessment results through the parent portal, ParentVUE. What do my child’s ELA and Math scores mean? For more information about assessments and scores, choose your child’s grade and test below:
View the District Testing calendar. Contact the individual school for actual testing dates.
Questions?
- Jon Bridges - Administrator for Accountability
- Brian Sica - Administrator for Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
- Kayla Bell - Administrator for Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
We invite you to learn more about the different assessments our students take by selecting one or more of the links below. Not all students will take all assessments listed. View each test for more information on which students may participate in the individual assessments.
Grade Level Assessments
Kindergarten
- EasyCBM
- English Language Proficiency Assessment
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
- Kindergarten Assessment
EasyCBM
Test Window
- Fall: Sept 3 - Dec 2
- Winter: Dec 3 - Mar 31
- Spring: Apr 1 - Jun 12
easyCBM login
General Information
Understanding the Assessment
Which grades take easyCBM?
In Beaverton, all students in grades 1-8 participate in easyCBM. See the calendar above for testing windows. Contact your school for specific test dates.
What does easyCBM measure?
easyCBM is a standardized test that measures phoneme segmenting, letter names, letter sounds, word reading, and passage reading.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Test Window
January 7 - April 10, 2020
General Information
Who takes ELPA21?
All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA21, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.
What does ELPA21 measure?
ELPA21 measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
Kindergarten Assessment
Test Window
September 3 - October 17, 2019
General Information
About the Kindergarten Assessment
Kindergarten Assessment Parent Brochure (español)
Who takes the Kindergarten Assessment?
Kindergarten students across the state of Oregon take the Kindergarten Assessment. See the calendar above for testing windows. Contact your school for specific test dates. This is a separate assessment from the BSD Kindergarten Assessment.
What does the Kindergarten Assessment measure?
The Kindergarten Assessment is composed of three measures: Early Literacy, Early Math, and Approaches to Learning.
Private and Home School Students
Private school and home school students who receive instruction in tested subjects at Oregon public schools are required to take the Oregon statewide assessment in those subjects. Private and homeschool students who do not receive instruction in a subject are exempt from taking the Oregon statewide assessment in that subject.
The District is offering Oregon statewide assessment tests for home school students at our central office, in the IT training lab, on Friday April 24, 2020 (8:30am - 4pm). If you would like to have your student attend, please contact Kay Jenkins (503.356.4594) to make arrangements. Seating is limited and a ten-day notice is required so students can have a valid state ID number available before testing.
Grades 3-5
- CogAt
- easyCBM
- English Language Proficiency Assessment
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
- Oregon State Assessments
CogAt
easyCBM
Test Windows
- Fall: September 3 - December 2, 2019
- Winter: December 3 - Mar 3, 2020
- Spring: April 1 - June 12, 2020
General Information
Understanding the Assessment
Which grades take easyCBM?
In Beaverton, all students in grades 1-8 participate in easyCBM. See the calendar above for testing windows. Contact your school for specific test dates.
What does easyCBM measure?
easyCBM is a standardized test that measures phoneme segmenting, letter names, letter sounds, word reading, and passage reading.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Test Window
January 7 - April 10, 2020
General Information
Who takes ELPA21?
All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA21, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.
What does ELPA21 measure?
ELPA21 measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
Oregon State Assessments
Test Windows
Language Arts (ELA) & Math: March 12 - June 5, 2020
Extended ELA: March 12 - June 5, 2020
Extended Math: March 12 - June 5, 2020
Science: January 7 - June 5, 2020
Contact your school for specific test dates.
General Information
Test Administration Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (español)
About Oregon State Assessments
Scoring
- ELA and Math Test Score Guide
- Scoring Guides
- Grade 3 Achievement Level Descriptors (español)
- Grade 4 Achievement Level Descriptors (espanol)
- Grade 5 Achievement Level Descriptors (español)
Which grades take Oregon State Assessments?
The state of Oregon determines required assessments for different K-12 grade levels. Contact your school for specific test dates.
- English Language Arts (grades 3-8, 11)
- Mathematics (grades 3-8, 11)
- English Language Proficiency* (grades K-12)
- Science (grades 5, 8, 11)
*Requires specific student eligibility
What are the assessments?
View more information on the assessments through their linked pages.
Grades 6-8
- CogAt
- College Readiness Testing
- English Language Proficiency Assessment
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Oregon State Assessments
- Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
CogAt
College Readiness Testing
Test Window
November
General Information
Understanding Your PSAT 8/9 Scores (Español)
Who takes PSAT 8/9?
In Beaverton, students in grades 8 and 9 take the PSAT 8/9.
What does PSAT 8/9 measure?
What do college readiness assessments measure?
College readiness assessments measure both what is learned in school and what is needed to succeed in college.
PSAT 8/9 measures reading, writing and language, and math.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Test Window
January 7 - April 10, 2020
General Information
Who takes ELPA21?
All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA21, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.
What does ELPA21 measure?
ELPA21 measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Oregon State Assessments
Test Windows
Language Arts (ELA) & Math: March 12 - June 5, 2020
Extended ELA: March 12- June 5, 2020
Extended Math: March 12 - June 5, 2020
Science: January 7 - June 5, 2020
Contact your school for specific test dates.
General Information
Test Administration Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (español)
About Oregon State Assessments
Scoring
- ELA and Math Test Score Guide
- Scoring Guides
- Grade 6 Achievement Level Descriptors (español)
- Grade 7 Achievement Level Descriptors (español)
- Grade 8 Achievement Level Descriptors (español)
Which grades take Oregon State Assessments?
The state of Oregon determines required assessments for different K-12 grade levels. Contact your school for specific test dates.
- English Language Arts (grades 3-8, 11)
- Mathematics (grades 3-8, 11)
- English Language Proficiency* (grades K-12)
- Science (grades 5, 8, 11)
*Requires specific student eligibility
What are the assessments?
View more information on the assessments through their linked pages.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Grades 1 and 2
- English Language Proficiency Assessment
- easyCBM
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Test Window
January 7 - April 10, 2020
General Information
Who takes ELPA21?
All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA21, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.
What does ELPA21 measure?
ELPA21 measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
easyCBM
Test Windows
- Fall: September 3 - December 2, 2019
- Winter: December 3 - March 31, 2020
- Spring: April 1 - June 12, 2020
General Information
Understanding the Assessment
Which grades take easyCBM?
In Beaverton, all students in grades 1-8 participate in easyCBM. See the calendar above for testing windows. Contact your school for specific test dates.
What does easyCBM measure?
easyCBM is a standardized test that measures phoneme segmenting, letter names, letter sounds, word reading, and passage reading.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA)
Grades 9-12
- CogAt
- College Readiness Testing
- English Language Proficiency Assessment
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
- Oregon State Assessments
CogAt
College Readiness Testing
Test Window
Pre-ACT, and ACT: Feb 25, 2020
SAT: View the national test calendar
General Information
Using Your PreACT Results (Español)
College Board - General information
Who takes college readiness assessments?
- Grade 8 takes the Pre-ACT
- Grade 10 takes the Pre-ACT
- Grade 11 takes the ACT
- High school students may opt to take the SAT. Watch a video on when to take the SAT.
- Aspire is no longer offered in the 2019-20 school year
What do college readiness assessments measure?
College readiness assessments measure both what is learned in school and what is needed to succeed in college.
PSAT 8/9 measures reading, writing and language, and math.
Pre-ACT measures English, math, reading, and science, and includes information on plans and goals after high school as well as college readiness skills.
ACT measures what you have learned in English, math, reading, and science.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Test Window
January 7 - April 10, 2020
General Information
Who takes ELPA21?
All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA21, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.
What does ELPA21 measure?
ELPA21 measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
Oregon State Assessments
Test Windows
Language Arts (ELA) & Math: January 7 - June 5, 2020
Extended ELA: January 7- June 5, 2019
Extended Math: January 7- June 5, 2019
Science: January 7 - June 5, 2020
Contact your school for specific test dates.
General Information
Test Administration Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (español)
About Oregon State Assessments
Scoring
Which grades take Oregon State Assessments?
The state of Oregon determines required assessments for different K-12 grade levels. Contact your school for specific test dates. Students in grade 11 may meet their Essential Skills through Oregon State Assessments. Students in grade 12 have the opportunity to re-test to meet Essential Skills.
- English Language Arts (grades 3-8, 11)
- Mathematics (grades 3-8, 11)
- English Language Proficiency* (grades K-12)
- Science (grades 5, 8, 11)
*Requires specific student eligibility
What are the assessments?
View more information on the assessments through their linked pages.