McKinley Elementary

Testing & Performance

Nationally Mandated Testing

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), grade 4.

State Mandated Testing

State Testing and Reporting (STAR) Opens in new window. includes the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6) and the California Standards Test (CST) for grades 2-5. These test reading, language, math and spelling skills and writing assessment. The results are used to report the school's Academic Performance Index (API). California English Language Development Test (CELDT) Opens in new window. monitors the progress of English learners. Grades K-5. FITNESSGRAM Opens in new window.: Physical Fitness Test for grade 5.

The California Department of Education (CDE) created a website to help parents gain a clearer understanding of the STAR program.  

District Mandated Testing

Please visit this link for more information on the District's Mandated Testing.

Special Education Testing

Parents may request that a district psychologist and resource specialist evaluate their children for learning disabilities. Requests are to be made to the principal. An Instructional Study Team (IST) will meet with the parent or guardian to determine the appropriateness of the request.

For more information, please visit the district's website.