Standardized Testing
Holy Cross Lutheran School administers the ISTEP+ test for students beginning in the third grade.
In addition, Holy Cross has partnered with the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) for our student assessments. Students at Holy Cross take tests called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). These tests are state-aligned, and are used to determine the instructional 
level of students, to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and to measure growth from year to year. Students in Kindergarten and First Grade take tests in the areas of Reading and Math. Students in Second Grade and above take tests in the areas of Language, Reading, Math and Science. All of the tests are taken on a computer
MAP tests are similar to standardized testing such as ISTEP, CAT, etc., however, they are unique in that they adapt to the student's ability, accurately measuring what a child knows and what a child needs to learn. The tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. For more information, you may visit www.nwea.org or contact our school office.