State Testing

New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA)

Math, English/Language Arts, Science

2025-2026 School Year

May 5th & 6th:

8th Grade Science

May 12th & 13th:

7th and 8th Grade ELA

May 19th & 20th:

7th and 8th Grade Mathematics

Make-up Testing Dates:

May 7th & 8th:

8th Grade Science

May 26th & 27th:

7th and 8th Grade ELA

May 28th & 29th:

7th and 8th Grade Mathematics

NJSLA ELA & Math: Both 7th and 8th graders at RDMS will take part in the NJSLA Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy (formerly PARCC), a computer-based assessment for grades 3-12. These assessments give teachers, schools, students, and parents better information whether students are on track in their learning and for success after high school, and tools to help teachers customize learning to meet student needs.

NJSLA Science: Only 8th graders at RDMS will take part in the NJSLA Science (formerly PARCC), a computer-based assessment for grades 5, 8, and 11. These assessments give teachers, schools, students, and parents better information whether students are on track in their learning and for success after high school, and tools to help teachers customize learning to meet student needs.