​STANDARDIZED TESTING

Maria Regina School (MRS) provides a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that results in students’ achievement of the Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs), Archdiocesan curriculum standards, and the Common Core State Standards. The SLEs and curricular standards are the starting point for all curriculum mapping and lesson plans. These provide a continuum of learning for all students across grade levels in accordance with curriculum standards. The administration and faculty review and analyze the STAR and Assessment of Catechist/Religious Education (ACRE) scores, identify focus skills, and implement intervention plans after each assessment window. 

​Students are assessed using the STAR assessment three times annually (usually in September, January, and May) to view progress at regular intervals throughout the year. The results of these assessments provide more meaningful insight into student progress in math and language arts that is used to drive instruction and increase student proficiency. Similarly, the ACRE, administered to students in grades 5th and 8th annually, is used to evaluate the school’s Religion program and identify students’ strengths and areas for growth. Additionally, the school measures acceptable progress for all students in their faith formation and character development primarily through test results from the ACRE.​