At Sullins Academy, students in kindergarten through 8th grade take the Stanford 10 Achievement Test each spring. This standardized assessment provides valuable individual data and insight into overall grade-level success. However, unlike students in many public schools who may feel pressured to perform at a certain level, our students approach testing with confidence and without anxiety. We encourage students to view testing as a positive opportunity to "show what they know," rather than something to feel stressed about. There is no pressure on students to achieve a specific score or on teachers to produce particular results. 

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At Sullins, we are committed to ensuring that students are not robbed of valuable instructional time to prepare for standardized testing. Instead, we remain focused on their academic growth through an engaging and rigorous curriculum. Test data is used to inform our instructional decisions and ensure steady progress - not to drive test preparation. We do not "teach to the test," but rather develop essential skills in thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. When these skills are paired with confidence, students are empowered to take academic risks and reach their full potential.

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In addition to the Stanford 10, our students also take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). The OLSAT measures a student’s cognitive abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving skills, and helps us better understand individual learning potential. By comparing a student’s achievement on the Stanford 10 with their ability level on the OLSAT, we gain deeper insight into their personal academic growth and success. This individualized data allows us to support each student in reaching their full potential while maintaining a curriculum that challenges and nurtures their unique abilities.

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We are incredibly proud of the progress our students make each year, with many advancing more than a full grade level. Their success reflects the strength of our academic program and the dedication of both our students and teachers.