State-Mandated Testing
Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS)
General Information About CMAS
- 3rd-5th-grade students take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.
- 5th graders also take the CMAS Science assessment.
- These are academic standards-based assessments designed to measure the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) and are administered under standardized conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.
Planning for Success - Students must be present and on time on the days of testing. Please avoid scheduling trips and appointments for your child during testing times. Also, be sure that your child is well-rested and has had a good breakfast on testing days.
Important Information and Dates for the Current School Year, 2026-2027
- CMAS testing window: April 5-12, 2027
- LTE’s testing schedule
- 2026-2027 District Assessment Dates
If you are a parent/guardian requesting to opt your child out of CMAS-
Please follow the following steps via your Engaged Parent Portal account:
State Assessment Opt-Out Walkthrough for Parent/Guardian
If you have any questions about Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS), contact the main office at 303-387-7450 or email our coordinator, Melodee Lee, at Melodee.Lee@dcsdk12.org.
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