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Assessment Information

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of teaching and learning at Shikellamy School District. Our teachers use a variety of classroom, benchmark, and state assessments to monitor student progress, identify areas of need, and help guide instruction.

This page provides information about Pennsylvania’s statewide assessments, including PSSA and Keystone Exam testing windows, as well as assessment information specific to each Shikellamy school.

Pennsylvania State Assessments

2026–2027 PSSA Testing Windows

Assessment​

​Dates

​Grades

​English Language Arts

​April 26 - 30, 2027

​Grades 3-8

​Mathematics, Science and Make-ups

​May 3 - 7, 2027

​Grades 3-8

​Mathematics, Science, and Make-ups (Optional)

May 10 - 14, 2027

​Grades 3-8 

 

2026–2027 Keystone Exam Testing Windows

​Time of Year

​Date

​Winter Wave 1

​December 7 - 18, 2026

​Winter Wave 2

​January 4 - 15, 2027

​Spring

​May 17 - 28, 2027

​Summer

​July 26 - 30, 2027

 

Testing dates are established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and are subject to change.

Building-Specific Assessment Information

Families will receive additional information from their child’s school regarding specific assessments, testing dates, schedules, locations, and other assessment-related information.

Additional Information

For more information about Pennsylvania’s statewide assessment program, including assessment resources, frequently asked questions, and parent information, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s assessment website.

Questions About Assessment?

For questions regarding district or state assessments, please contact:

Trevor J. Palmatier
Assistant Superintendent / District Assessment Coordinator
Shikellamy School District