Ohio State Testing Overview

As part of Ohio’s statewide accountability system, students in East Liverpool City Schools (ELCSD) participate in a series of required state assessments designed to measure progress toward Ohio’s Learning Standards. These assessments provide valuable information on student achievement, instructional effectiveness, and school performance.

Purpose of State Testing:

• Measure how well students have mastered grade-level standards

• Evaluate school and district performance for state and federal accountability

• Identify trends in student learning to inform instruction and intervention

• Fulfill graduation requirements (high school only)

Test Types by Grade Band:

• Grades 3–8:

  • English Language Arts (ELA): Grades 3–8

  • Mathematics: Grades 3–8

  • Science: Grades 5 and 8 only

High School (End-of-Course Exams):

• English Language Arts II

• Algebra I

• Geometry

• Biology

• American History

• American Government

Students must earn a combination of points on these assessments to meet graduation requirements as defined by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW).

Testing Windows

State testing typically occurs during the spring (March–May), with fall retake windows available for high school students needing to meet graduation requirements. Exact testing windows are released annually by ODEW and will be shared with staff and families by the district assessment coordinator.

More Information

For More Information visit ODE's Testing Overview Website