New Albany Elementary School

New Albany Elementary carefully tracks the progress and success of their students by traditional classroom assessment techniques, as well as standardized testing.

Each year two standardized tests are given to assess student achievement. Students in grades K-2 participate in the Stanford Achievement testing program, while students in grades 3-5 are administered the MCT 2 (Mississippi Curriculum Test). Both the Stanford Achievement Test, norm referenced assessment, and the MCT 2, criterion referenced assessment, are used to obtain valuable information needed to drive our instructional program.

To identify and examine areas of strength and weakness in the performance of our students, by individual and grade, that may have future implications for curriculum change.
To provide a basis for reports to parents and students.
To inform our teachers of the needs of their students, resulting in the ability to work toward increasing student achievement and closing achievement gaps.