A Look at Progress

Standardized tests aren’t pass or fail. They’re meant to show progress! Do you know how your student compares to other students nationally? Find out with standardized testing. You’ll see where your child excels and where improvement might be needed.

Iowa Tests
Iowa Tests Online

To evaluate your students through reliable testing, consider The Iowa Tests. They’ll help you check student progress in key academic areas and trace each student’s achievement growth from kindergarten to grade 12.

For help on deciding which Form to use, please look at our Comparison Chart.

Standford 10 Online
Stanford 10 Online

For simple test administration and even faster results, consider the Stanford 10 Online for grades 3—12. You’ll receive results in as little as 5 business days.

Comparison Chart

Test Iowa
Form E
Stanford 10
Online
  Publisher
Publisher Riverside Insights Pearson
  Year Test Was Normed
Year Test Was Normed 2024 2018
  Grade Levels Available
Grade Levels Available
Spring
Grades K–12
Fall
Grades 1–12
Spring
Grades 3–12
Fall
Grades 4–12
  State Restrictions—NOT available for customer use in the listed states or areas for the grades indicated.
State Restrictions—not available for customer use in the listed states or areas for the grades indicated.
Iowa IA
All Levels
New York
Level 14
South Carolina
Level 8
Available Anywhere
Must call U.S. phone number during business hours in CST.
  Subjects Covered
Subjects Covered
  • Reading
  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Sources of Information
  • Reading
  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  Test Evaluates
Test Evaluates
  • Word analysis
  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Mathematics
  • Language
  • Spelling
  • Social studies/science
  • Word study skills
  • Reading skills/comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Mathematics
  • Language
  • Spelling
  • Social studies/science
  Test Requirements
Test Requirements
Untimed
Grades K-2
Timed
Grades 3-12
Compatible Devices
PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPad 5th gen or newer, iPad Air 3 or newer
Essentials
1 phone line and 1 device per student
Untimed
All Grades
Compatible Devices
PC, Mac, iPad, Chromebook
Essentials
1 phone line and 1 device per student
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 10+ and Microsoft Edge,
Mac OS X 10.15.7+ and Safari 15 or later,
iPad iOS 16.0
  Completion Time Estimates
Completion Time Estimates 2.5–6 hours over 2–3 days administered by Abeka depending on grade level

Begins Tuesdays at 1pm (CST)
2.75–5.5 hours administered by Abeka over 5 days


Begins Mondays at 9am (CST)
  Agreement Required?
Agreement Required? No No
  Scoring Time
Scoring Time Results emailed within 10 business days Results emailed within 10 business days
  Sample Test Reports
Sample Test Reports IOWA Form E Stanford 10 Online
  What’s included in my order?
What's Included in My Order?

  • Automated System Check
  • Pearson Secure Browser Instructions
  • Individual Student Report
  • Chromebook & iPad users: please download the MHS Beyond app from the Apple or Google Play Stores
Cumulative Record Folder
Cumulative Record Folder

This 9” by 12” folder is perfect for recording a student’s personal information, school record, graduation data, and more.

Not sure which test to order? Want to know more about giving the tests? See FAQs