State Testing

CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) & CoAlt

CMAS and CoAlt are the assessments that are mandated by the Colorado Department of Education. CMAS is given to our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. All 3rd-6th students take the Math and English Language Arts assessments. Additionally, 5th grade takes a science assessment.

Spring 2025 State Testing Information:

• SADDLE RANCH ELEMENTARY State Testing Schedule (draft linked)
  • CMAS English Language Arts and Math: April 7-14, 2025
  • CMAS Science (5th Grade Only): April 14-18, 2025
  • CoAlt (Alternative Assessment): April 7-April 21, 2025

• District Testing Windows 

• DCSD State Assessment Guardian Excusal Form: Request from Lindsey Frasier

• DCSD Assessment Policy

• Saddle Ranch Testing Information HB 15-1323

• If you are a parent/guardian requesting a paper version of the assessment, please email Lindsey Frasier no later than December 1, 2024.