FAQs
State Testing Requirements and FAQs
What tests will my child be required to take?
All Arizona public schools, including district schools and charter schools, are required to properly administer state and federally mandated assessments. We use testing just as any other school would: to monitor student achievement and highlight any areas of need. All testing will take place in person between March 30 – April 2, and April 6 – April 10, 2026. Contact your school admin with additional questions.
The following tests are mandatory for our students:
- ACT: ACT is the statewide high school achievement test for Arizona public school students in the 11th grade/Cohort 2027. The test will take one day to complete (approx. 6.5 hours). For more information and practice click here.
- AASA: AASA is the statewide achievement test for Arizona students in Grades 3-8. All Arizona public school students in Grades 3-8 will take the grade-level AASA assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For more information and practice clic here.
- AzSCI: AzSCI is Arizona’s statewide achievement test for Science. It is administered to public school students in Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 11/Cohort 2027. For more information and practice click here.
- ACT Aspire: ACT Aspire is the statewide high school achievement test for Arizona public school students in the 9th grade (Cohort 2029). For more information and practice click here.
- AZELLA: This test is designated for students who have been identified as second language learners. The test may be taken over multiple days. For more information and practice click here.
- MSAA: This test is designated to assess students with a significant cognitive disability and measures academic content that is aligned to and derived from AZ state’s content standards. Grades 3-8 and grade 11 will be tested in ELA and Math. Grades 5, 8, and 11 will be tested in Science. For more information and practice click here.
Will my child have to participate in state testing?
Yes. AZVA students must comply with all state-mandated testing requirements. Students who do not participate are subject to withdrawal during that school year.