Test Scores & Statistics

Standardized tests are a tool used in the educational process to evaluate student performance. Students in the Archdiocese of Washington take NWEA MAP Growth Assessment (Measurement of Academic Progress) for reading, language usage and math, and the ARK Test (Assessment for Religious Knowledge) for religion.

MAP Growth

The MAP Growth is given to all students in grades 2-8. MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive assessment that is given three times per year (fall, winter, and spring) and used for instructional purposes in the areas of reading, language usage and math.

At the end of each testing period, families receive a report that provides a summary of how their child is performing in the academic areas tested.  

This first round of assessments (fall) is used to collect baseline information. The mid-year (winter) and final (spring) assessments allow us to monitor student academic growth over the school year. Please note that this is just one of the many tools our teachers use to meet the academic needs of our students throughout the school year. 

To learn more about the assessment, check out the MAP Growth Family Toolkit

ARK Test

The ARK Test is a standardized assessment tool used primarily in Catholic schools to evaluate students' understanding of religious concepts. 

It is designed to evaluate students' knowledge of Catholic religious education, not to be a memorization test. It aims to help schools and parishes understand the strengths and areas for improvement in their religious education programs. ARK assessments are typically multiple-choice and true/false questions, with some sections focusing on knowledge and others on affinity (attitudes and beliefs) related to the faith.
For more information on the ARK Test, please visit the ARK Test Website.