Regular assessment of student progress is a normal component of an effective educational system. Renville County West elementary students participate in district and state assessments as a means of measuring student growth towards academic standards.  The district has adopted the STAR assessments in early literacy, reading, and math.  These assessments are conducted 3-4 times a year to determine baseline and growth related to grade level standards.  In addition, the district participates in statewide MCA/MTAS/WIDA ACCESS tests on an annual basis.  

The district testing schedule is as follows:

2023-2024 Elementary Testing Dates

Fall Star Reading & Math 

September 6th: Reading | Grades 1-6 

Early literacy | Kindergarten & 1st

September 7th : Math | Kindergarten - Grade 6

Winter Star Reading & Math

January 9th: Reading | Grades Kindergarten - Grade 6

January 11th: Math | Grades Kindergarten - Grade 6

ACCESS Testing Window

February

MCA Reading:

April 16-17: Grades 3-6

April 18th: Makeup testing day

MCA Math:

April 23-24: Math Grades 3-6

April 25-26: Makeup testing day

MCA Science:

April 30-May 1: Grade 5

May 2-3: Makeup testing day

Spring Star Reading & Math

May 7: Reading | Grades Kindergarten - Grade 6

May 9th: Math | Grades Kindergarten - Grade 6