Testing
Every year, New London-Spicer Schools administer the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) tests in Reading, Math, and Science. These tests are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. Starting in 3rd grade, the tests are administered to measure student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do. This webpage will provide you with valuable information on all the assessments we administer throughout our district. It includes testing schedules, parent opt-out information, and ways you can prepare your child.
If you have specific questions about testing, please contact your child's school principal by calling 320.354.2252 and following the prompts.
MDE Testing Information
Testing Schedules, Resources, & Forms
Accuplacer is a placement test administered at the college for students planning to attend to a 2-year college. During the test, English and math are assessed to place students in the appropriate course level.
Advanced Placement (AP) students who take an AP class are eligible to take an AP test in May of that year. Sign up is in the high school office and a fee is required. Colleges award credit based on students’ AP test score.
ACT is a college entrance exam required and accepted at most 4-year colleges nationwide. MN offers a statewide testing date in the spring of students’ junior year, students register and pay for the statewide test at the high school. Use this link to view practice materials or register for additional national test dates.
ASVAB is an aptitude test that includes a career component. All NL-S sophomores take the ASVAB in the fall. Follow the link for more information.
MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) is a State test. Sophomores take the MCA Reading and MCA Science test. Juniors take the MCA Math. This link will take you to question samplers.
PSAT (Pre-SAT) test is for high school juniors. It is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students can take this as a practice for college entrance exams.
SAT is a college entrance exam that is more prominent outside of the Midwest. For more information follow this link.