Student Testing

Students in grades 1 through 5 participate in GCPS district-required assessments throughout the school year. The tests measure academic content in Language Arts and Math in all grades and Science and Social Studies in grades 3 - 5. Each district assessment (1st Interim, Mid-Year, 2nd Interim, and End of Year) will count for 5% of a student's summative grade during the quarter it is given. 

Your child's teacher will work to prepare all students for these and other assessments given throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. 

Visit the GCPS Assessments page for more information about District Assessments.

The Georgia Milestones is a comprehensive summative assessment program that measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the content standards. It is designed to provide information about student achievement and readiness to move on to the next level of learning. 

Students in grades 3-5 participate in the Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments to measure achievement in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science (Grade 5 only). Testing will be administered over three to six days, depending on the grade level.

Helpful Resources

For additional information, you may visit the GCPS Assessment page.

To provide your child with firsthand experience using the Georgia Milestones assessment testing platform, visit GA Experience Online.

To learn more about the Georgia Milestones assessments, visit the Georgia Department of Education website.

To view this year's assessment testing dates, visit the GCPS Test Dates page.