Achievement Testing

Staying on Track

2024 Online Test Dates:
04/10th-11th
04/18th-19th


On Campus Test Date:
04/23rd-24th

FCA administers the Stanford 10 Achievement Test. The “Stanford” is an achievement test for 3rd-12th grade, not a placement test.

FCA traditionally has provided a number of group testing locations in churches across the country. This year, students will be taking the online version of the test. The test is offered in the spring.

Achievement Testing is an excellent tool to measure strengths and weaknesses on a broad range of subjects including the following:

  • Reading Comprehension (3rd-12th)

  • Vocabulary (3rd-12th)

  • Mathematics (3rd-12th)

  • Language (3rd-12th)

  • Spelling (3rd-12th)

  • Study Skills (4th-12th)

  • Social Studies & Science (3rd-12th)

  • Listening (3rd-8th)

System Technical Requirements

The Online Stanford Achievement Test is only compatible with Windows (8 and up) and Mac (OS X 10.11 and up) laptops or desktops. The test will not run on chromebooks, tablets, or cell phones.

The results of the student’s test are calculated into raw scores and then converted into standard scores taking into account the student’s age and grade. The overall scores compare students’ abilities with other students on a national level that are similar in age and grade.

FCA recommends that students be tested at least one year in the elementary level (3rd), middle school level (6th) and every year in high school (9th-12th), unless your student is scheduled to take a college entrance exam. Letting your student have a testing experience periodically allows parents to monitor progress and keeps students practiced in the skill of taking tests. Testing is recommended every year for students that are on a college path and/or plan to return to the school system.

Testing Requirements & Recommendations:

Students home educating with FCA are not required to take the SAT test. However, in order to graduate with an FCA approved diploma, students must meet the FCA credit requirements and obtain a qualifying score from one of the following tests during the 11th or 12th grade:

  • High school Stanford Achievement Test
    Minimum stanine score of 4

  • College entrance ACT
    Minimum score of 20

  • College entrance SAT
    Minimum score of 500 verbal/500 math

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