Assessments

Star Reading & Math

Star Assessments measure students’ early literacy, reading, and math achievement and progress. They help educators understand which skills students have mastered and which skills they’re ready to learn next—enabling more targeted, effective instruction.

Students take the Star Reading and Math Screeners 3x per school year—in fall, winter, and spring—to establish a baseline and identify students’ needs. The assessments typically take about 20 minutes each.

Teachers use this assessment data to track specific interventions for students.

Star Assessment scores are shared with students and families during conferences and throughout the school year.

Assessments are also offered in Spanish. 

SAEBRS: Identify students at risk for social-emotional behavior (SEB) supports

The Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS) is a brief, norm-referenced social-emotional behavior assessment that screens all students 3x a year—in fall, winter, and spring—to identify those at risk. It measures both concerning behaviors and indicators of resilience and wellbeing. This information allows staff to intervene and provide necessary supports for students in partnership with families. 

OSAS

OSAS assessments are standardized, computer-based assessments required by the state of Oregon for all students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11. 

For more information, please see the Annual Testing Notice in the Student Handbook and the BSD Website.

Test Window​s*

• Elementary - Grades 3-5
  • Language Arts (ELA) and Math: March 20, 2027 - May 28, 2027
  • Science: March 8, 2027 - May 28, 2027 (Grade 5 only)

• Middle School - Grades 6-8
  • Language Arts (ELA) and Math: March 20, 2027 - May 28, 2027
  • Science: March 8, 2027 - May 28, 2027 (Grade 8 only)

• High School - Grade 11 Only
  • Language Arts (ELA), Math and Science: February 8, 2027 - May 28, 2027

2026-27 Statewide Family Communication - Why State Testing Matters

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the only assessment that measures what U.S. students know and can do in various subjects across the nation, states, and in some urban districts. It is also known as The Nation's Report Card and is a common measure of student achievement. NAEP provides important information on how students are performing academically.

Read more about the NAEP: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/....

PreACT 

The PreACT is a college readiness assessment that measures both what is learned in school and what is needed to succeed in college.

The PreACT 8/9 measures English, Math, Reading, and Science.

Understanding Your PreACT 8/9 Scores

ELPA

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) measures proficiency in English based on four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Oregon's ELP assessments (ELPA Summative and Alt-ELPA) are required within the Oregon State Assessments. Additionally, federal law requires that states assess all students with English learner status to determine their English language proficiency.

WHO TAKES ELPA?

All students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must take ELPA, regardless of whether they have waived services. A score of "Proficient" can exit a student from the ELL program. School staff will meet with the parents or guardians of students who earn an “Early Proficient” score to discuss continued participation in the English Language Learner (ELL) program. Contact the Multilingual Department for more details.

The Alt-ELPA is an alternative form of the ELPA designed for ELL students experiencing significant cognitive disabilities. It may be administered in lieu of the ELPA assessment if it is specified in the student's IEP (Individualized Education Program). 

For more information, see the BSD Website.