Standardized Testing

LEARNING AT MACS

Standardized Testing at MACS

Tracking growth. Guiding instruction. Empowering scholars.

At Miles Ahead Charter School, standardized testing is one of the many tools we use to monitor scholar growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and ensure every child is on the path to success. While we believe no single test defines a scholar, we do value data that helps us meet them where they are and move them forward.

Why We Test

Standardized assessments help us:

Measure academic growth over time
Identify areas of strength and needed support
Inform personalized instruction and tutoring placement
Meet state and district accountability requirements

Track. Support. Improve.

Assessments Administered at MACS

NWEA MAP Growth

Grades: K–5
Subjects: Reading, Math
Frequency: Fall, Winter, Spring
Purpose: Measures individual growth over time and helps us tailor instruction.

Georgia Milestones (GMAS)

Grades: 3rd–5th
Subjects: English Language Arts, Math, Science (5th grade only)
Frequency: Spring
Purpose: State-required end-of-year assessments to measure grade-level mastery.