Oregon Statewide Assessments

The Oregon Summative Assessments, known as state testing, are tools used to measure and evaluate the academic performance of identified student groups in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The purpose of these assessments is not to measure the academic outcomes of any individual student. 

Students 3rd through 8th, and 11th grade

The Summative Assessment is a federal requirement, and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires at least 95% participation for all student groups. However, the Student Assessment Bill of Rights (ORS 329.479) requires districts to provide the option for parents to opt out of state testing.

The information from these assessments help evaluate academic programs across districts and schools and help districts prioritize where additional funds are needed to address gaps. Assessment outcomes identify and inform districts where there are academic inequities in identified student populations and where continued investment from the Student Success Act, and the High School Success program should be prioritized. 

Overall, TTSD performed above the state average, and for the first time since 2017-2018, we observed an increase in math proficiency – from 34.6% percent of students achieving benchmarks in 2023 to 35.1% in 2024. English Language Arts proficiency decreased slightly from the year before, from 46.4% in 2022-23 to 45.3% in 2023-24. This continues a post-pandemic trend.

Nations Report Card: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 

ELA: 45.3% of participating students achieved compared to 46.4% in 2023

Math: 35.1% of participating students achieved benchmarks compared to 34.6% in 2023

See full reports here.

Parents/guardians should reach out and make time to meet with your child’s teacher. Ask how your student performed on the fall assessments, what their goals are for the school year, and how you can support your student at home. Parents/guardians can also access test results in ParentVUE.

“These results indicate how we need to continue focusing on how we can improve student outcomes for reading and math for all our students, at every grade level,” said Dr. Iton Udosenata, TTSD’s superintendent. “We need to find a path forward to advance student achievement. And we will, in partnership with our parents and community.”