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Assessment Information

Teachers will use assessment scores to support students’ needs, identify strengths and enhance learning for all students. Because the scores reflect high expectations for what students should know and be able to do, teachers can use them to plan instruction and enrichment for students in the coming year that prepare students for life beyond high school.

Check our Calendar for assessment dates. 

Colorado State Assessments

Purpose and Value of Colorado State Assessments

​​​​​Spring CMAS/SAT/PSAT Testing Dates

  • CO SAT Grade 11 - April 15, 2026
  • CO PSAT Grade 10 - April 15, 2026
  • CO PSAT Grade 9 - April 15, 2026
  • Spring 2025 Colorado CMAS Test Window - Grades 3-8 & 11:  April 7 - April 24, 2026

State Content Area and Time

GRADE

ELA

MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL
STUDIES*

PSAT

SAT

TOTAL
HOURS

Grade 3

4h 30m

3h 15m

-

-

-

-

7h 45 m

Grade 4

4h 30m

3h 15m

-

1h 5m

-

-

7h 45 m or
8h 50m*

Grade 5

4h 30m

3h 15m

3h 15m

-

-

-

11h

Grade 6

4h 30m

3h 15m

-

-

-

-

7h 45m

Grade 7

4h 30m

3h 15m

-

1h 5m

-

-

7h 45m or
8h 50m*

Grade 8

4h 30m

3h 15m

3h 15m

-

-

-

11h

Grade 9

-

-

-

-

2h 14m

-

2h 14m

Grade 10

-

-

-

-

2h 14m

-

2h 14m

Grade 11

-

-

1h 40m

-

-

2h 14m

3h 54m

*Social studies administered at select schools only, about one-third of schools.

District Assessments

  • NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
    • Grades K-11
  • Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
    • Grade 2 and new students Grades 3-8
  • PSAT8/9
    • 8th Grade
  • PSAT NMSQT
    • 10th/11th Grade
  • mClass DIBELS

Assessment Policies

  • District Assessment Policy
  • Computer-Based Testing Policy
    • Hinsdale County School District uses computer-based testing for all state assessments in lieu of paper-based tests. This aligns with our district's commitment to integrating technology in the education of our students. (per Colorado Revised Statutes 22-7-1013(6))
  • Parent Excusal Policy
    • Hinsdale County School District encourages full participation of every student in assessments. Assessments are used at all levels to monitor student progress, address developmental gaps/concerns, and improve instruction. Colorado law allows parents to excuse their children from state content assessments. If a student is excused from testing, they are still required to attend school on those testing days. (per Colorado Revised Statutes 22-7-1013(8)(a-c)).  To excuse a student from a state mandated assessment, the Parent Assessment Opt-Out Form must be filled out and an appointment set up with Superintendent Rebecca Hall before testing begins.

Literacy Curriculum Transparency Act - Colorado READ Act

Literacy Curriculum Transparency / Colorado READ Act Information

Literacy Curriculum Transparency. Colorado READ Act.

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