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Assessment & Accountability

Benchmarking throughout the School Year

Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) uses a variety of assessment tools throughout the year to track student progress and growth. This includes Galileo K-12 Assessments, along with tools like Lexia, SIPPS, and ExactPath, which help teachers gather valuable data on student performance and their understanding of specific standards being assessed. These tools provide important insights that support targeted instruction and continuous student improvement.

Statewide Assessment Information

Important Note: The testing window typically opens in mid-March and closes in mid-April. Testing is essential for every student, as it:

  • Assists in determining future course placement
  • Impacts the school’s report card grade
  • Allows us to ensure our instruction remains top-notch
  • Parents: Please plan all appointments accordingly, as we will not disturb classrooms during testing times.

AASA (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment)

AASA is the statewide test used to assess students in grades 3–11 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, aligning with Arizona State Standards.
Arizona Department of Education AASA Resources

AzSCI (Arizona Science Test)

AzSCI is administered each spring to students in grades 5, 8, and 11 and measures student proficiency in Arizona Academic Content Standards for Science.
Arizona Department of Education Science Resources

College Readiness Assessment Information

ACT®

The ACT Exam is a college entrance assessment accepted by colleges and universities across the United States. HUSD will administer the ACT to all 11th-grade students enrolled in the district to meet state assessment requirements.
 

Pre-ACT®

The Pre-ACT Exam is administered to all 9th & 10th grade students enrolled in the district to meet state assessment requirements. 

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exams

AP Exams are administered each May and measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of a given AP course. Success on these exams can lead to college credit and advanced placement in college.
AP Resources

Students with Disabilities: Testing Accommodations

Accommodations are available for each test to ensure accessibility for all students.

For any questions or additional information, please contact your school’s counseling office or testing coordinator.

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