District, state, and national assessments administered by grade level in HPISD
Calendar of district, state, and national assessments administered in HPISD
Information on how to access assessment scores and what they mean for assessments administered in HPISD
Exams available for students seeking to advance to the next grade or course level without having received prior instruction
Information on conducting research in HPISD
Reports on district and school performance
Mission
The Highland Park ISD Assessment Department is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement by providing accurate, meaningful, and timely data that informs instruction, supports a well-rounded education, and promotes excellence. We partner with educators, students, families, and the community to build assessment literacy and empower data-informed decision-making that enhances teaching and learning.
Vision
The Highland Park ISD Assessment Department will be a model for excellence in educational assessment by ensuring that every data point promotes an unrivaled and well-rounded education in Highland Park ISD.
The Office of Assessment & Accountability is responsible for the collection, validation, and reporting of all assessment, student, and staff data as it relates to academic instruction, state reporting, and administrative decision-making. The office includes the following functional areas:
Assessment facilitates the security, administration, and processing of local, state, and federally-mandated assessment programs.
Accountability provides campus and district leaders with student performance data to gauge progress; inform decision-making; and target assistance for students, teachers, and schools.
Research & Evaluation designs and conducts formative and summative program evaluations with program staff throughout the district.
Compliance / Reporting monitors the legal reporting requirements for the state and federal accountability systems at the campus and district levels.
Data Analysis collects, analyzes, and reports a variety of data for district and campus leadership to guide district and campus planning.
Please contact us with any questions.
Dr. Skip Moran Director of Assessment & Accountability