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 and 4th grade will participate in the social studies assessment.  

Spring 2025 State Testing Information:

• SADDLE RANCH ELEMENTARY State Testing Schedule 
  • CMAS English Language Arts and Math: April 7-14, 2026
  • CMAS Science (5th Grade Only): April 13-17, 2026
  • CMAS Social Studies (4th Grade Only): April 13-17, 2026
  • CoAlt (Alternative Assessment): April 7-April 21, 2026

• District Testing Windows 

• DCSD State Assessment Guardian Excusal Form: Due December 1, 2025

• DCSD Assessment Policy

• Saddle Ranch Testing Information HB 15-1323

Students who qualify for the paper-based assessment must have an active IEP/504 plan and a documented disability that directly impacts their access to computerized technology and therefore prevents their access to the digital assessment (e.g., epilepsy, other seizure disorder, neurological disorder that prevents access computerized technology, etc.) HB 25-1278

Contact Lindsey Frasier , Assistant Principal and Assessment Coordinator