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Testing & Assessment

Ohio State Testing

State testing is an important way to measure how well students are learning and growing in Ohio. These annual tests, which are based on the Ohio Learning Standards, check students' progress in subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science.

These tests help us understand if students are meeting academic goals. The results provide valuable information for teachers, schools, and administrators, allowing them to:

  • Track student progress: We can see how individual students are doing and offer extra support where needed.
  • Evaluate teaching methods: The results help us see what's working well in our classrooms and what areas we can improve.
  • Guide future decisions: This data informs our decisions about curriculum, resources, and educational policies to better serve all students.

Reporting Student Results for Ohio State Tests to Families

In accordance with Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 3313.6029), all school districts, community schools, STEM schools, and chartered nonpublic schools are required to report the results of Ohio's State Tests to parents or guardians no later than June 30 each year. Springboro Schools fulfills this requirement by posting test scores to our secure parent portal, ProgressBook ParentAccess. Please note that the June 30 reporting deadline applies only to Ohio’s State Tests for grades 3–8 and high school end-of-course exams. It does not include results from the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessments (OELPS, OELPA, and Alt-OELPA), the Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD), or college readiness exams such as the ACT or SAT.

To meet the legislative requirement, parents are now able to view assessments through ProgressBook ParentAccess. To access scores by web browser or mobile app, follow directions linked in Viewing Your Assessment Scores. Scroll down to click on either the “Web Browser” tab or “Mobile App” tab for directions to view your child’s assessment scores.

How do parents interpret their child's test results?
Ohio reports five performance standards: Limited (1), Basic (2), Proficient (3), Accomplished (4) and Advanced (5). The scaled score identifies which level of performance the student achieved. The Accomplished level of performance suggests that a student is on track for college and career readiness. For accountability purposes, “passing” includes the Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced levels. High School students must be a competency score of 684 or higher on the Algebra I and ELA II tests to meet graduation requirements. 

District-Level Assessments

In addition to statewide tests, our district uses other assessments, such as the NWEA MAP Growth test and i-Ready, to get a more frequent and detailed look at student progress.

  • What is NWEA MAP? The NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test is a computer-adaptive test given in subjects like reading and math. Unlike traditional paper tests, the questions adjust to your child's responses—getting harder as they answer correctly and easier when they miss a question. This helps pinpoint exactly what a student knows and what they are ready to learn next.

  • What is i-Ready Inform? I-Ready inform is a universal, diagnostic assessment that is administered to all K-5 students in the fall, winter and spring. The results are used to identify which students are below grade level and may need additional instruction in reading. The subskills on the assessment help us to identify what reading skills to target with intervention.  

  • When are these tests given? MAP tests are typically administered throughout the school year (e.g., in the fall, winter, and spring) to monitor student growth over time.

  • How are the results used? The results from MAP tests are available to teachers much faster than state test results. This allows our educators to make timely adjustments to their instruction, tailor lessons to meet individual student needs, and form small groups for targeted learning. The data also helps us predict how students may perform on the Ohio state tests.