MCA Testing - Spring 2025, Grades 3-5

Hello 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families.

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are reading, mathematics and science standards-based assessments used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. These assessments measure achievement of the Minnesota Academic Standards. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet the MTAS eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.

MCA and MTAS results provide valuable information about how well students have mastered concepts and skills from the academic standards. Families can use the results as one way to measure how students are doing on the content that is part of their daily instruction. Educators and schools can use the results to plan instruction and evaluate their curriculum. 

Neill's 5th grade students will take the science MCA test on March 5th and 6th. 

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take the reading MCA test on March 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. 

And the final test, Math MCA will be on April 15th, 16th, and 17th for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. 

It is important for your child to be well rested and at school on these testing days.  Please watch for more communication from your child's teacher as we get closer to these dates. 

Please ensure your student arrives at school on time as testing will begin right away in the morning.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lana Lindeman, School site Testing Coordinator.

Neill Elementary - 763-504-7400