District Growth Assessments
District Growth Assessments
District Growth Assessments are administered throughout the school year to monitor student progress, identify strengths and areas for growth, and inform instructional decisions that support student success.
ESGI (PreK-Kindergarten)
ESGI is an assessment platform used to measure early childhood learning and development. Through one-on-one assessments, educators gather real-time information about student skills and understanding to inform instruction and support individual learning needs.
Assesses:
- Early literacy skills
- Language development
- Early mathematics concepts
- Foundational academic readiness skills
- Progress toward grade-level learning expectations
DIBELS 8th Edition Grades (Grades K-3)
DIBELS 8th Edition is a literacy assessment used to measure foundational reading skills and identify students who may benefit from additional support. The assessment helps educators monitor reading development and ensure students are building the skills needed for future academic success.
Assesses:
- Phonological awareness
- Phonics and decoding
- Reading fluency
- Early literacy development
IXL LevelUp ELA (Grades 3-10) and Mathematics Diagnostic (Grades 1-10)
The IXL LevelUp Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that provides a detailed picture of each student's current achievement level in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Results help educators personalize instruction, monitor growth, and support students in reaching grade-level expectations.
Assesses:
- Mathematics skills and concepts
- English Language Arts skills and concepts
- Skill strengths
- Areas for growth
- Academic progress over time
Renaissance Star Assessments (Dual Language Program, Grades K-6)
Renaissance Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math are computer-adaptive assessments used in the Dual Language Program to measure student achievement and growth in literacy and mathematics. Results provide educators with timely information to monitor progress, personalize instruction, and support student learning throughout the year.
Assesses:
- Early literacy development
- Reading achievement and growth
- Mathematics achievement and growth
- Readiness for grade-level learning
- Academic progress over time
Assessment Schedule
District Growth Assessments are typically administered three times during the school year:
- Beginning of Year (BOY)
- Middle of Year (MOY)
- End of Year (EOY)
This format gives families a quick understanding of what each assessment is, who takes it, and why it matters.