The Department of Testing & Evaluation in Northside
ISD is comprised of two (2) distinct components which are intricately
related and purposely aimed at improving the academic performance
of students in the District. In the simplest definition, the Testing
component is primarily concerned with facilitating all group assessment
activities while the Evaluation component focuses on data analysis
of the test results for program effectiveness.
The Northside ISD testing program, like others in the State of Texas,
is primarily determined by the many and varied components of the State
assessment program. While many districts throughout the State choose
to use only the State-mandated tests such as TAAS, SDAA, RPTE and
EOC tests, NISD has long felt that local-option testing programs are
vital to provide information that is crucial to further excellence
in teaching.
The Testing & Evaluation Office provides a number of services
to the campuses and the central administration of Northside ISD. We
invite you to contact us with any questions you may have. You are
also welcome to call 397-8726 to set up a time to visit our office
located at 5651 Grissom Road to discuss the District and/or State
testing program.