Mildred C. Wells Academy (MCWA) utilizes the following assessments/screeners to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each student.  These assessments allow MCWA teachers to differentiate instruction for all students in grades K-8th.

NWEA (K-8th) - A district-wide assessment taken three times per year in both ELA and Math: Fall, Winter and Spring.  All students are measured on yearly growth and proficiency from Fall to Spring.

Dibels 8th edition (K-8th) - Given three times per year in ELA.  Students are placed in progress monitoring groups for intervention based on their assessment results.

M-STEP (3-8th) - A summative assessment given once per year in the Spring to measure how well students have mastered the educational standards in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies.  The 3rd-7th grade students will be assessed in ELA and Math only, while 8th grade students will be assessed in Science and Social Studies only. 

PSAT8/9 (8th) - A summative assessment given once per year in the Spring to measure how well 8th-grade students have mastered the educational standards in ELA and Math.  This assessment provides relevant information for students to be college and career-ready.