Each spring, The New School elementary and middle school teachers administer the Iowa Test of Basic Skills to students in grades 1-7.

The test provides a nationally-standardized assessment of academic performance in reading, math, language, spelling, social studies and science. Among the most highly recommended in the field, the Iowa isolates specific areas of reading and math achievement and provides a comprehensive profile of each child’s level of achievement.

In addition, the test provides an analysis of each class’s performance for each area tested. Results help evaluate the effectiveness of our school’s instructional programs and teaching strategies in each subject area.

Copies of individual test scores will be available to parents. Scores will become a part of each child’s permanent record.

We ask that parents and students make a special effort to ensure students get plenty of rest and be in attendance during testing.