MCA Testing Schedule

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School

Please review the MCA testing dates and grade-level testing times below. Families are encouraged to help students arrive on time, rested, and ready to do their best.

Reading MCA

April 6

8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

April 7 & 8

8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Math MCA

April 13, 14 & 15

8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Science MCA

April 27

12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade Science

Make-Up Testing

April 28 & 29

Make-up testing for Reading, Math, and Science:

8:50–9:50 — 4th Grade
9:55–10:55 — 3rd Grade
11:00–12:00 — 7th & 8th Grade
12:05–1:05 — 5th Grade
1:10–2:10 — 6th Grade

Testing Reminder

Please make sure students get a good night’s sleep, arrive on time, and come prepared to do their best.

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Mark Your Calendars for School and State Testing

Date	Assessment	Grade	Format	Subject	Purpose/Rationale/Source of Requirement	Estimated Time for Test Administration
10-6-25 10-24-25	STAR	Reading Grades k-8	Computer	Reading	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
10-6-25 10-24-25	STAR	Math Grades k-8	Computer	Math	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
10-8-25	NWEA	Reading: Grades 3-8	Computer	Reading	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1.5 Hours
10-9-25	NWEA	Math: Grades 3-8	Computer	Math	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1.5 Hours
1-12-26 1-23-26	STAR	Reading Grades k-8	Computer	Reading	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
1-12-26 1-23-26	STAR	Math Grades k-8	Computer	Math	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
4-8-26 4-9-26	Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA) Science	Reading: Grades 3-8	Computer	Reading	To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards and measure academic progress of students over time. Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and ESEA	1.5-2.5 Hours

4-15-26 4-16-26	Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA)	Reading: Grades 3-8	Computer	Reading	To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards and measure academic progress of students over time. Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and ESEA	1.5-2.5 Hours
4-22-26 4-23-26	Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA)	Math: Grades 3-8	Computer	Math	To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards andmeasure academic progress of students over time. Minnesota Statute,section 120B.30 and ESEA	1.5-2.5 Hours
4-15-26 4-30-26	STAR	Reading Grades k-8	Computer	Reading	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
4-15-26 4-30-26	STAR	Math Grades k-8	Computer	Math	To measure student growth and achievement over time, identify individual learning needs, and guide instruction based on data-driven insights	1 Hour
4-29-26	Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA)	Science: Grades 5	Computer	Science	To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards and measure academic progress of students over time. Minnesota Statute, section 120B.30 and ESEA	1.5-2.5 Hours
4-30-26	Make Up Day	Reading Math Science	Computer	Reading Math Science	To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards andmeasure academic progress of students over time.	1.5-2.5 Hours

					Minnesota Statute,section 120B.30 and ESEA

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