Office of Student Assessment (OSA)

The Office of Student Assessment distributes national, state, and district assessments. Student results are used to determine student growth and to formulate individual plans to help each student reach their maximum potential.

By working collaboratively with school leadership in their pursuit of excellence and high academic achievement for all students, the office strives to make a positive difference in the performance of each school by providing support and technical assistance to principals, teachers, parents, and all other stakeholders.

• National Assessments

• ACT Registration
• SAT Registration
• The Nation's Report Card - National Assessment of Educational Progress - NAEP 
• NAEP Questions Tool

• State Assessments
• Mississippi Academic Assessment Program-MAAP 3-8 & End of Course -ELA and Math
• Mississippi Academic Assessment Program-MAAP Science Grade 5 & 8
• Mississippi Academic Assessment Program-MAAP EOC Biology I & U. S. History

• District Assessments

                          Benchmark Assessment Dates

• First Nine Weeks Common Assessment-September 30-October 11
• Second Nine Weeks Common Assessment-December 9-December 20
• Third Nine Weeks Common Assessment-February 18-March 6

• Contact Information

            Meridian Public School District
            Office of Student Assessment
            3951-12th Street -Building K
            Harris Complex
            Meridian, MS 39307
            Phone: 601-483--5942   Fax 601-553-0753
            
            Janet Fortner, Director