EWRSD District Assessments
East Windsor Regional School District is committed to using assessment data to help drive improvements in instruction so that all students can meet with success. A student's assessment scores provide instructors with a current picture of that student's level of understanding and ability. Data is then used to help plan appropriate interventions and enrichments so that all students are growing toward their full potential. This page provides information about each of the district required assessments and notation of when those assessments occur throughout the school year.
K-5 Assessments
Running Records (Grades K–5): Reading assessments administered 1:1 by the classroom teacher to capture fluency, comprehension, and reading level ability.
Math Benchmark (K–5) Unit-based math assessments measuring mastery of core skills and strategies in the district Mathematics curriculum. Typically administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.
STAR Early Literacy (Grades K–1) Computerized adaptive assessment measuring eight domains of literacy instruction. Administered four times per year.
STAR Reading (Grades 2–5) Computerized adaptive assessments measuring foundational skills, informational reading, literature reading, and language. Administered three times per year.
STAR Math (Grades K–5) Computerized adaptive assessments measuring mathematical skills taught through math instruction. Administered three times per year.
NJSLA (Grades 3–5) State assessment aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Measures reading, writing, and math skills. Norm-referenced, administered once per year in late spring.
WIDA ACCESS (Grades K–5) Annual English language proficiency assessment for Multilingual Learners (MLLs), measuring growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across academic content areas.
6-12 Assessments
Process-Based Portfolio Writing Writing assessment scored with a rubric, reflecting writing skills taught in the grade-level syllabi. Students typically publish portfolios each quarter, with grades recorded in Genesis.
Reading Benchmarks (Grades 6–12) Literacy assessments aligned to grade-level standards that measure student progress in reading comprehension, analysis, and fluency. Administered periodically to monitor growth and inform instruction.
STAR Reading (Grades 6–12) Computerized adaptive assessments measuring foundational skills, informational reading, literature reading, and language. Administered three times per year.
Math Benchmark (Grades 6–12) Unit-based math assessments measuring mastery of core skills and strategies in Mathematics course curricula. Administered at the end of each unit.
STAR Math (Grades 6–12) Computerized adaptive assessments measuring mathematical skills taught through math instruction, including Algebra and Geometry. Administered three times per year.
AP Assessments Nationally standardized Advanced Placement exams offered in a variety of subjects. Administered in the spring, scores can earn college credit or advanced standing at many universities.
SAT, PSAT Nationally recognized college readiness assessments measuring literacy, math, and critical reasoning skills. Scores are used for college admissions, scholarships, and student readiness benchmarks.
NJSLA (Grades 6–9, Science in Grades 8 & 11) Aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards, measuring ELA, Math, and Science proficiency. Norm-referenced, administered once per year in late spring.
NJGPA (Grade 11) Required state graduation assessment measuring proficiency in ELA and Math.
WIDA ACCESS (Grades 6–12) Annual English language proficiency assessment for Multilingual Learners (MLLs), measuring growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across academic content areas.