Assessments in the Norristown Area School District
Assessments are an essential part of teaching and learning because they provide essential information to educators about student learning. Assessment data allows educators to provide personalized instruction responsive to student needs. Our district uses a variety of assessments to provide this information to our staff and families.
2025-2026 State Assessment Schedule
Literature Keystone (retest only) | December 4-5, 2025 |
Algebra I Keystone (retest only) | December 8-9, 2025 |
Biology Keystone (retest only) | December 10-11, 2025 |
Keystone Makeups | December 15-16, 2025 |
ELA PSSA (Part 1) | April 21, 2026 |
ELA PSSA (Part 2) | April 22, 2026 |
ELA PSSA (Part 3) | April 23, 2026 |
Math PSSA (Part 1) | April 27, 2026 |
Math PSSA (Part 2) | April 28, 2026 |
Science PSSA (Part 1) | April 29, 2026 |
Science PSSA (Part 2) | April 30, 2026 |
PSSA Makeups | May 4-8, 2026 |
Literature Keystone | May 11-12, 2026 |
Algebra I Keystone | May 13-14, 2026 |
Biology Keystone | May 18 and 20, 2026 |
Keystone Makeups | May 20-22, 2026 |
2025-2026 Local Assessment Schedule
Acadience (Grades K-4) | August 26-September 12, 2025; January 12-30, 2026; and May 12-29, 2026 |
Naglieri (Grade 1) | March 2-13, 2026 |
STAR (Grades 1-8) | September 15-19, 2025; January 20-23, 2026; and May 26-29, 2026 |
WIDA (K-12, ELD Students) | January and February, 2026 |
LinkIt Biology & Literature Benchmarks (Grades 9-12) | September 17-18, 2025; February 4-5, 2026; and May 5-6, 2026 |
MAP Growth Reading & Math (Grades 9–12) | September 3-4, 2025; January 22-23, 2026; and April 28-29, 2026 |