map growth and mclass

MAP Growth and mCLASS Assessments for Grades K-5

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September 11, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

During the 2026–2027 school year, students will take MAP Growth and/or mCLASS assessments three times. They help teachers understand your child’s current skills, monitor growth, and plan appropriate instruction and support. 

MAP Growth

Who takes it?

Reading: Grades 2–5 | Math: Grades K–5

How does it work?

MAP Growth is an untimed, computer-based assessment that typically takes 45–60 minutes. It adjusts to your child’s responses—questions become more or less challenging based on their answers.

What does it measure?

  • Reading

    • Reading comprehension and vocabulary

  • Math:

    • Number sense and operations

    • Algebraic reasoning, geometry, and measurement

    • Data analysis, problem-solving, and reasoning

mCLASS Reading/Lectura

Who takes it?

Reading: Grades K–1

How does it work?

mCLASS is a brief reading assessment administered individually by a teacher. Students may read aloud, identify letters and sounds, and answer questions. The full assessment typically takes 4–8 minutes.

What does it measure?

mCLASS measures foundational reading skills, including:

  • Phonological awareness

  • Phonics and letter-sound relationships

  • Reading accuracy and fluency

  • Reading comprehension

Your Child’s Results - Two weeks after each assessment window, your child’s MAP and/or mCLASS Student Progress Report will be available in HAC.

The report will include information about your child’s:

  • Current performance compared with grade-level expectations

  • Growth over time

  • Strengths in specific reading or math skills

  • Skills that may require additional instruction or support

Please Note: Dashes on your child’s report indicate that the assessment was not taken and/or completed.

Teachers will use these results along with classroom work and other information to make instructional decisions. No single assessment provides a complete picture of your child’s learning.

Assessment Dates

  • Beginning of Year: August 24–28

  • Middle of Year: January 11–22

  • End of Year: Kindergarten: April 12–30 |Grades 1–5: May 3–7

We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. These assessments are not graded and are simply tools to better support your child’s learning journey. For more information, watch our informative videos:

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Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education.