NJSLA 2027 Testing Schedule Released: Spring Assessment Window Set for April 19–May 21
New Jersey has set the Spring 2027 NJSLA testing window; April 19 through May 21, 2027. Here's exactly which grades and subjects are covered, how districts schedule inside that window, and what else is on the state's 2026-27 testing calendar.
New Jersey has announced the Spring 2027 NJSLA testing window, with statewide assessments scheduled to take place from April 19 through May 21, 2027. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) included the dates in its 2026–27 statewide assessment schedule. While the state establishes the five-week testing window, individual school districts will determine their own testing dates within that timeframe.
The Spring 2027 NJSLA Window
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Window | April 19, 2027 – May 21, 2027 (about five weeks) |
| Covers | NJSLA-A (adaptive) English Language Arts and Math, plus NJSLA-Science |
| Source | NJDOE 2026-27 Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule, last updated July 16, 2026 |
Who Takes What
| Subject | Grades Tested | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 3 – 9 | NJSLA-A, adaptive format |
| Mathematics | 3 through High School | Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II, based on the student's course |
| Science | 5, 8, and 11 | NJSLA-Science only — not tested every grade |
How Districts Schedule Test Days
- NJDOE sets the outer window: April 19 to May 21, 2027
- Each district picks its own testing days inside that window
- Two schools in New Jersey can test on completely different days or weeks, and both are valid
- Check with your child's school directly for the exact date; the state doesn't publish a single fixed date
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The Spring NJSLA window is one entry on a longer NJDOE testing calendar. If your child is in a different grade band or takes a different assessment, here's the full year at a glance.
| Assessment | Grades | Window |
|---|---|---|
| DLM Instructionally Embedded | ELA/Math 3–8, 11 • Science 5, 8, 11 | Sep 14 – Dec 23, 2026 |
| NJGPA-A Fall | 11 and 12 | Oct 13 – Oct 28, 2026 |
| NJSLA-A Fall Block (ELA 9, Math 9–12) | 9 (ELA) • 9–12 (Math) | Nov 30 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| WIDA ACCESS / Alternate ACCESS | K – 12 | Feb 1 – Apr 2, 2027 |
| NJGPA-A Spring | 11 and 12 | Mar 1 – Mar 19, 2027 |
| DLM Year End | ELA/Math 3–8, 11 • Science 5, 8, 11 | Apr 5 – May 28, 2027 |
| 📌 NJSLA Spring (ELA, Math, Science) | ELA 3–9 • Math 3–HS • Science 5, 8, 11 | Apr 19 – May 21, 2027 |
| NJGPA-A Summer | 11 and 12 | Jul 19 – Aug 3, 2027 |
What This Means for Parents
- Grades 3–9: expect ELA testing sometime in the window
- Grades 3 through high school: expect math testing
- Grades 5, 8, or 11: expect science testing too
- The exact day is set by your district, not the state; ask your school if you want the specific date
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Spring 2027 NJSLA testing window?
The Spring 2027 NJSLA testing window is April 19 through May 21, 2027, as published on NJDOE's 2026-27 statewide assessment schedule.
What grades take the NJSLA-A ELA test in spring 2027?
Grades 3 through 9 take the NJSLA-A English Language Arts test during the spring 2027 window.
What grades take the NJSLA-A Math test in spring 2027?
Grades 3 through high school take the NJSLA-A Math test, with high schoolers tested in Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II depending on their course.
What grades take the NJSLA Science test in spring 2027?
Only grades 5, 8, and 11 take the NJSLA-Science test—it is not administered in every grade.
Does every school test on the same day?
No. NJDOE sets a statewide window, and each district schedules its own specific testing days within that window.
Is NJSLA the same as NJGPA-A?
No. NJSLA is New Jersey's general statewide assessment for grades 3 through high school, while NJGPA-A is a separate graduation-proficiency assessment for grades 11 and 12 with its own fall, spring, and summer windows.
Where can I find my district's exact testing dates?
Your child's school or district sets the specific testing days inside the state's window, so check directly with your school for the exact date.
Has this NJSLA schedule changed since it was first published?
NJDOE's 2026-27 statewide assessment schedule page was last updated July 16, 2026; check the official page directly for any later revisions.
Have Spring 2026 NJSLA results been released?
Yes. The State Board of Education adopted NJSLA-A performance level cut scores for ELA and Math on September 9, 2026, and score reports were released September 18, 2026.
When is the NJSLA window after Spring 2027?
The following year's Spring NJSLA window, for the 2027-28 school year, runs April 24 through May 26, 2028, per NJDOE's 2027-28 statewide assessment schedule.
Sources
- NJDOE—Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule 2026-27—official source for the Spring 2027 NJSLA window and the full-year testing calendar
- NJDOE—Assessment homepage—official New Jersey assessment program page, including recent Spring 2026 NJSLA-A results and reporting updates
- NJDOE—Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule 2027-28—official source for the following year's Spring NJSLA window
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