Read below for additional information about the tests your child may be required to take depending on their grade level. For a complete list of tests, including tests with rolling dates, view the full list of city, state and national tests.
For questions regarding student participation in the New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and Math exams, refer to the annual Student Participation Family Guide: Student Participation in Grades 3-8 New York State Tests - Family Guide.
Elementary Grades (Pre-K–5)
Students in elementary grades take various NY State and local tests to support their instruction, to determine eligibility for certain programs, and to provide information on their progress toward mastering grade-level learning standards. The list below shows tests that student take in grades pre-k–5.
Middle Grades (6–8)
Students in middle school continue to take the various NY State and local exams that were introduced in elementary school, in addition to some additional tests that reflect their increased skills and opportunities. These assessments continue to support their instruction, to determine eligibility for certain programs, and to provide information on progress toward mastering grade-level learning standards. The list below shows tests that student take in middle school.
High School Grades (9–12+)
High school students continue taking various NY State and local tests to support instruction, to determine eligibility for certain programs, and to provide information on their progress toward mastering grade-level learning standards. These exams may be used to meet NY State graduation requirements and to increase access to post-graduation options. Certain exams may also be used by colleges and universities in their admissions process and to award college course credit. The list below shows tests that student take in high school.
Testing Accommodations
Testing accommodations are available for students with disabilities or limited English proficiency in order to provide an opportunity for them to participate equally with their peers that do not experience similar restrictions. These accommodations mitigate the potential effects of these restrictions and enables students to accurately demonstrate their skills and knowledge, independent of these potential effects.
Eligibility for testing accommodations are determined on a student-by-student basis and may vary by exam. Students with disabilities who have Individualized Education Programs or 504 Plans, English Language Learners and some Former English Language Learners are eligible for accommodations. Examples of testing accommodations include—but are not limited to—large-print or Braille exams, frequent breaks during the testing window, reading the items aloud, or testing in a small-group location, among other accommodations.
Test Results
The DOE shares test results to help families and educators understand the performance of New York City schools in recent years. Keep in mind that test results are just one measurement of student achievement.