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Testing
The Effingham County School District Testing Office is essential for ensuring that students' academic progress is accurately measured and that educators receive valuable insights into teaching effectiveness. The data collected by the Testing Office helps the district make informed decisions about curriculum improvements, resource allocation, and overall educational strategies. Ultimately, the Testing Office contributes to maintaining high standards of education by providing a comprehensive understanding of student performance and guiding the continuous enhancement of teaching methods within the school district.
What you should know about High School Assessments
CIAs Common Interim Assessments
CIAs are locally designed assessments which are based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence. CIAs are mandatory and given district-wide. CIAs are administered in English Language Arts and Mathematics in Grades 1-12, Science and Social Studies in Grades 4-12, and in Foreign Language in Grades 8-12 using the Performance Matters Platform. CIA scores are placed in a teacher’s gradebook as a summative assessment.
EOCs Georgia Milestones End of Course Exams
American Literature
Algebra I
Biology
US History
EOCs count as 10% of the student’s final average for the course.
LEOCTs Local End-of-Course Tests
LEOCTs are locally designed assessments that are administered in most high school courses that do not have a GMAS EOC or CIA assessment. LEOCTs count 10% of the student’s final average for the course.
PBAs Performance-Based Assessments
PBAs are locally designed assessments that are administered in most high school CTAE and Visual Arts second level pathway courses. PBA scores are placed in a teacher’s gradebook as a summative assessment.
Optional Assessments: Preparing for Beyond Graduation
PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
The PSAT is offered to middle and high school students each October. Tenth graders seeking a regular education diploma take the test free of charge. Middle school, ninth, and eleventh grade students may take the test for a small fee.
SAT, ACT, AP, and Accuplacer
Various entrance and readiness exams are available to high school students to prepare for post-secondary success. Please check with your school counselor for registration info, fee details, and testing dates for the SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement exams.
Spring 2025 Georgia Milestones Reports
The Spring 2025 Georgia Milestones Assessment Individual Student Reports have been distributed to students, providing a comprehensive look at their academic performance. These reports are a valuable tool for understanding your child's strengths and areas for growth in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
To help you navigate and interpret these reports, our District Testing Coordinator has created the video resource below explaining proficiency levels, scale scores, and Lexile measures.
