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Today Marks the Last Week of 2026 MAP testing in Districts Across the State
Average scale scores in Mathematics took a more significant hit than ELA scores over the course of the pandemic (2020–2021), although in 2021, both subjects hit a low across all grades.
Today Marks the Start of the MAP Testing Window for 2026
In 2025, fifth and sixth graders scored higher in ELA than they did in 2024. These gains are important to note as remaining grades (3, 4, 7, and 8) saw ELA scores decrease or flatline in the same period.
Five things to Know About MAP Testing
A quick FAQ for understanding the basics of MAP testing