The Museum School of East Dallas (TMS) is committed to transparency in student assessment. In compliance with Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. § 6312(e)(2)(B)), the following information outlines all required state and local assessments administered at TMS.

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State Required Assessments

 

STAAR Assessment (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)

Subject Areas Assessed:

• Reading Language Arts (grades 3–8)

• Mathematics (grades 3–8)

• Science (grade 5 and 8)

• Social Studies (grade 8)

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Purpose:
STAAR measures student mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and determines student readiness for the next grade level.

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Source of Requirement:
Required by the State of Texas under Texas Education Code and administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Time & Format:

• Administered annually in the spring

• Computer-based format (with paper accommodations when applicable)

• Untimed, typically completed within a school day

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Schedule:
Administered during the official Texas testing window (typically April–May). Exact dates are shared annually on the TMS Parent Calendar.

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Results:

• Preliminary results available within weeks

• Final results shared with families via the state portal and school communication

• Results are typically distributed in late spring to early summer

 

Local & Charter-Required Assessments

NWEA MAP Growth

 

Subject Areas Assessed:

• Reading

• Mathematics

 

Purpose:
Measures student growth over time and helps teachers adjust instruction to meet individual student needs.

 

Source of Requirement:
Required by TMS as part of its instructional model and data-driven practices.

 

Time & Format:

• Administered 3 times per year (Beginning, Middle, End of Year)

• Computer-adaptive assessment

• Typically 45–60 minutes per subject

 

Schedule:

• BOY: August

• MOY: December

• EOY: May

 

Results:

• Results shared with families after each testing window

• Used during conferences and academic planning

 

mCLASS Assessment (K–2)

Subject Areas Assessed:

• Early literacy skills

 

Purpose:
Identifies foundational reading skills and supports early intervention.

 

Source of Requirement:
Required for early literacy monitoring and intervention support.

 

Time & Format:

• Administered individually by trained staff

• Short, skill-based assessments

 

Schedule:

• Conducted multiple times per year

 

Results:

• Shared with families and used to guide instruction and support

 

Additional Classroom-Based Assessments

 

Subject Areas Assessed:

• Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies

 

Purpose:
Monitor student progress toward mastery of TEKS and unit objectives.

 

Source of Requirement:
Developed and required by TMS as part of its instructional program.

 

Time & Format:

• Includes unit assessments, projects, and exhibitions

• Varies by grade level and subject

 

Results:

• Shared through progress reports, conferences, and exhibitions

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Assessment Calendar

A full assessment calendar, including specific testing windows and dates, is available on the TMS Parent Calendar:
👉 [Insert Parent Calendar Link] COMING SOON

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Family Communication of Results

TMS is committed to timely and clear communication of assessment results:

• Results will be shared via email, conferences, and/or secure portals

• Families will receive explanations of results and how they support student learning

• Teachers will discuss results during conferences and provide next steps