Testing in the Mariemont City School District

The school shall be so organized that students recognize and develop their talents, have a realistic appraisal of their aptitudes, and become aware of the opportunities to maximize their potential

-from the Mariemont City School District
Philosophy of Education

Mariemont Board of Education, staff and administrators believe:

  • that testing is a snapshot of a student's performance on that day only and must be analyzed in the context of other data and classroom performance.
  • that the advent of proficiency testing doesn't not end the district's need for individual and group analysis.
  • that comparison of potential with performance recognizes the uniqueness of each student and is an appropriate measure of student performance.
  • that testing, to be an efficient use of student and staff time, must be utilized for individual and program planning.
  • that cooperation of students, parents and the school is necessary for the full utilization of test information.