Standard Assessments

Highlights

Record Level: Student by Year by Assessment 
Population: Students in the Michigan K12 educational system 
Information Contained: MSTEP, MEAP, and MME Assessment scores 
Years Covered: 2007-Present

Description

The K-12 Student Assessments - Standard data contains student-level assessment data from the K-12 environment. Available datasets reflect information about the standard assessments which are (typically) required to be taken by Michigan students to capture the performance of the K-12 educational system. Each record (row) in the dataset is a student's assessment scores for a single year. Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) was administered in the Fall from 2007 to 2013. Michigan Merit Exam (MME) was administered in the Spring from 2008 to 2014. Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) has been administered in the Spring from 2015 to 2023, excluding 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current standard assessment is the M-STEP, which was predated by the MEAP and MME.

COVID-19 Data Warning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan state standardized assessments were not administered in the 2020 academic year. In addition, Michigan state standardized assessments were voluntary in the 2021 academic year. We have fewer records in 2021 than we do in years where standardized assessments were mandatory - about 500 thousand records, compared to over 680 thousand in 2022 and 740 thousand in 2019.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have assessment records for over 11.5 million student by year records in total from AY2008 to AY2022. With regards to each specific assessment, we have records for 4.9 million student by year observations that were assessed using the M-STEP, 800 thousand student by year observations that were assessed using the MME, and 5.7 million student by year observations that were assessed using the MEAP. This amounts to over 2.8 million total students, 1.8 million of whom ever took an MSTEP exam, 1.6 million of whom ever took a MEAP exam, and over 800 thousand of whom ever took an MME exam.

Grades Assessments are Administered

The M-STEP is administered to students in the 3rd-8th grade,11th grade, and a few 12th graders. The MME was administered to students in the 11th grade and a few 12th graders. The MEAP was administed to students in the 3rd-9th grade.

Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Years (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 7th grade and Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders. The PSAT 8/9 replaces the M-STEP ELA and Mathematics assessment in grade 8 and will be part of Michigan's accountability system for 2019 and beyond.
  • For the 2018 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade and Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2016 and 2017 Academic Years (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2015 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 12th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Academic Years (AY) we have MEAP's Reading and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade; and Writing scores for students in the 4th and 7th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2010 Academic Year (AY) we have MEAP's Reading and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; and Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.
  • For the 2008 and 2009 Academic Years (AY) we have MEAP's Reading, Math, and Writing scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade; Social Studies scores for students in 6th and 9th grade; and Science scores for students in 5th and 8th grade. In addition, we have MME's Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores for 11th and a few 12th graders.

Subject Test Key Variables

Multiple variables are associated with each subject test, and the main one is the scaled score. It is important to note that subject test scores are scaled by grade, so different grades' scaled scores cannot be compared. There is a variable that indicates whether the student was proficient on a given subject portion of the assessment, with categories including, "Advanced", "Advanced Proficient", "Partially Proficient", and "Not Proficient". Starting in 2015, we also have students' Student Growth Percentile and Adequate Growth Percentile scores. The Student Growth Percentile is measured against students who scored similarly to the student in the previous year. The Adequate Growth Percentile is the minimum percentile rank the student needed to achieve to reach "catchup" growth. If interested in Student Growth Percentiles in the years 2019-2023, we recommend reading this memo regarding changes to Student Growth Percentile in these years around the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Standard Assessment Subscores

The standard assessment subscores dataset provides a more nuanced breakdown of the subject test scores in the current standard assessment, M-STEP.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have M-STEP subscores records for around 1.8 million students in total.

Number of Test Takers by Grade

We have scores for over 500 thousand individuals that were tested in each grade from 3rd to 8th and 11th grade. In addition, we have scores for 16 thousand 12th graders.

Subject Subscores by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Years (AY), please see above for Standard Assessments' Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade Section. The subscores we have for particular grades during these years correspond to the M-STEP subjects assessed in those years.
  • For the 2015 Academic Year (AY), we have M-STEP's English Language Arts and Math scores for students in the 3rd through 8th grade, 11th grade, and a few 12th graders; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, 11th, and a few 12th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, 11th, and a few 12th graders.

Key Variables

Within the dataset, each row represents one students' subscore in a particular year. A row provides hierarchical information in the variables "SUBJECT" and "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC". The subjects include 'Mathematics', 'English Language Arts', 'Science', and 'Social Studies'. Those subjects each have multiple components to them, which is what "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC" provides. See below for the "SUBJECT" and their "SUBSCORE_RPT_LEVEL_DESC" (referred to as components) during specific years.

  • The Mathematics components during the 2015 Academic Year include:

Alternative Assessments

The Alternative Assessments Researcher file contains commonly requested student-level assessment data from the K-12 environment pertaining to alternative state administered tests. For this file, the assessments are MI-Access (current) and MEAP-Access (retired 13/14). Data covers all students from private, home schooled and public schools who have participated in these assessments. While private and home schooled students are included in this dataset, they are not advised for reporting unless specifically researching questions around those groups of students. MDE & CEPI do not include private or home schooled students in their reporting.

Number of Individuals with Records

We have Alternative Assessment records for over 320 thousand student by year observations, with over 115 thousand total students. With regards to each specific assessment, we have records for 40 thousand students that were assessed using the MEAP-Access and 80 thousand students that were assessed using the MI-Access.

Number of Test Takers by Grade

We have scores for 30 to 40 thousand individuals that were tested in each grade from 3rd to 11th grade.

Subjects Assessed by Academic Year and Grade

  • For the 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access English Language Arts and Math scores for student in the 3rd-8th and 11th grade; Social Studies scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders; and Science scores for 4th, 7th, and 11th graders.
  • For the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders. In addition, we also have MEAP-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders; Writing scores for 4th and 7th gradeers.
  • For the 2011 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders.
  • For the 2010 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders. In addition, we also have MEAP-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders.
  • For the 2008 and 2009 Academic Year (AY), we have Mi-Access Reading and Math scores for 3rd through 8th graders and 11th graders; Science scores for 5th, 8th, and 11th graders.

Codebook

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Category Sort descending Variable Description
Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_ZIP_LINE_ONE Description: 

The zip code of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_STATE Description: 

The state of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_CITY Description: 

The city of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_ADD_LINE_TWO Description: 

The second line of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_ADD_LINE_ONE Description: 

The first line of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_NAME Description: 

The official name assigned to a School or Facility (Building) type of entity in the Educational Entity Master (EEM)..

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_CODE Description: 

The five-digit code assigned to the building in the Educational Entity Master (EEM).

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_BASED_HEALTH_CENTER Description: 

Flag denoting that this entity has a school-based health center. School-Based Health Centers are comprehensive primary health care clinics operating on school property for children and youth.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SAT_TEST_CENTER Description: 

Flag to specify if the entity is authorized to offer the SAT test.

Category: K12 Building Variable: RCCI_OR_YOUTH_HOME Description: 

Flag denoting if the entity is a residential child care institution or youth home. A child-care facility which provides 24-hour care. These are residences for neglected or delinquent children

Category: K12 Building Variable: PROSPERITY_REGION_NAME Description: 

The name of the region to which the county belongs.

Category: K12 Building Variable: PROSPERITY_REGION_CODE Description: 

The code corresponding to the region the county belongs within for the purposes of the Regional Prosperity Initiative.

Category: K12 Building Variable: PRE_KINDERGARTEN Description: 

Flag denoting if the entity provides Pre-K. Pre-kindergarten is a national technical term for a state, local or privately funded preschool program for children one or two years before kindergarten entry.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ALTERNATIVE_EDUCATION Description: 

Flag denoting schools and unique education providers that provide alternative education programs for suspended and/or expelled students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: OUT_OF_SCHOOL_TIME_PGM_SVS Description: 

Flag denoting that this entity has programs offered/paid for by school or district during the time regular school is not in session for K-12 students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: OTHER_BEFORE_AFTER_SCH_PGM Description: 

Flag denoting that this entity has programs for K-12 students offered at times when school is not in session and funded through sources other than the school/district and not fee-based.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOL_PHYS_ZIP_LINE_TWO Description: 

The +4 zip code of the physical address for the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SCHOOLS_OF_CHOICE_OFFERED Description: 

Flag denoting that this entity participates in schools of choice. The schools of choice provisions in Section 105 and 105c of the State School Aid Act are designed to allow local school districts to enroll nonresident students and count them in membership without having to obtain approval from the district of residence.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SPECIAL_EDUCATION Description: 

Flag to specify if the entity provides special education programs. Special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique educational needs of the student with a disability and to develop the student’s maximum potential.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SPECIAL_EDUCATION_CENTER_PGM Description: 

Flag to specify if the entity provides special education center programs. “Center program” refers to a program operated by a district or intermediate district for special education pupils from several districts in programs for pupils.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SUPPLEMENTAL_VIRTUAL_SCHOOL Description: 

Supplemental virtual; the school offers virtual courses but virtual instruction is not the primary means of instruction.

Category: K12 Building Variable: TUITION_BEFORE_AFTER_SCH_PGM Description: 

Flag denoting that this entity has programs for K-12 students offered at times school is not in session for which a fee is charged.

Category: K12 Building Variable: TWENTY_FIRST_CENTURY_COMM_CNT Description: 

Flag denoting this entity is used as a 21st century community learning center. The purpose is to create community learning centers for those times when school is not in session that provide K-12 students with activities designed to complement their regular academic program, as well as additional enrichment opportunities.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ACTIVELY_EDUCATING Description: 

A District-level flag identifies entities that are actively engaged in educating students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ADULT_EDUCATION Description: 

Flag denoting entities that provide instruction to adult students working towards a GED or education advancement.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ALT_ED_SERVICE_TYPE Description: 

The type of alternative education provided, if applicable.

Category: K12 Building Variable: LOCALE Description: 

A measure of a school’s location relative to populous areas as determined by NCES.

Category: K12 Building Variable: AMOUNT Description: 

The revenue amount for the related breakdown.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SUFFIX_DESC Description: 

In the revenue data, the suffix description further distinguishes restrictive revenue sources by program or grant source.​

Category: K12 Building Variable: OPERATIONAL_DISTRICT_TYPE Description: 

Labels the entity by type. (PSA District, LEA District, and ISD)

Category: K12 Building Variable: MAJOR_CLASS_CODE_DESC Description: 

The major class description is the basic account description in the balance sheet and revenue data. In the balance sheet, this denotes transactions involving assets, liabilities and fund balance. In the revenue, the major class description denotes the source of incoming dollars between local, state, federal or other.

Category: K12 Building Variable: FISCAL_YEAR Description: 

This is the school fiscal year that begins on July 1 and goes thru June 30th (e.g. 2012 refers to the school fiscal year from July 1, 2011 thu June 30 , 2012).

Category: K12 Building Variable: HIGHER_ED_NAME Description: 

Entity Name of the Higher ED.

Category: K12 Building Variable: NON_SCH_CHILD_NUTRITION_SPN Description: 

Flag denoting an entity that participates in the USDA-sponsored Child Nutrition Programs (CACFP, SCSM, SFSP, TEFAP and CSFP) where formal instruction is not mandated.

Category: K12 Building Variable: NEGLECTED_INSTITUTION Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction in a Neglected Institution setting. A neglected institution is a public or private residential facility, other than a foster home, that is operated primarily for the care of children who have been committed to the institution, or voluntarily placed in the institution under applicable State law, due to abandonment, neglect, or death of their parents or guardians.

Category: K12 Building Variable: NCES_CODE Description: 

This NCES code is assigned by the U.S. Department of Education to identify the Entity at the federal level.

Category: K12 Building Variable: MAGNET_TYPE Description: 

This characteristic denotes whether or not a school is a magnet school and which type of magnet association applies.

Category: K12 Building Variable: MAGNET_ID Description: 

The Magnet ID code associated with the magnet type.

Category: K12 Building Variable: LOCKED_DOWN_SCHOOL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction in a locked down school setting. This entity restricts student movement.

Category: K12 Building Variable: TRANSACTION_TYPE Description: 

Revenue entry type.

Category: K12 Building Variable: LICENSED_BOARDING_SCHOOL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is a licensed boarding school. “Boarding school” means a place accepting for board, care, and instruction 5 or more children under 16 years of age.

Category: K12 Building Variable: JUVENILE_DETENTION_FACILITY Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction in a Juvenile Detention Facility setting. A detention facility for juvenile delinquents who have been placed there by court order.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ISD_NAME Description: 

Denotes the official or legal name of the ISD entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ISD_CODE Description: 

The state-assigned two-digit number, as recorded in the Educational Entity Master (EEM), that identifies the Intermediate School District (ISD) or Educational Service Agency (ESA) in which the district or program is located.

Category: K12 Building Variable: IS_PUBLIC Description: 

Indicates whether the entity is a public or private institution

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_KG_AUTH Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction of Kindergarten students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_KG_ACTUAL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is offering instruction of Kindergarten students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_12_AUTH Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction of Twelfth grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_11_AUTH Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction of Eleventh grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_11_ACTUAL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is offering instruction of Eleventh grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_10_AUTH Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction of Tenth grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_10_ACTUAL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is offering instruction of Tenth grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPND_CAT Description: 

Expenditure category descritpions related to header codes.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPND_SUBHEADER_DESC Description: 

3 digit expenditure category, with 2nd digit detail description

Category: K12 Building Variable: FUNCTION_DESC Description: 

The basic account description for expenditures. This code represents the activity for which a service or material is acquired.

Category: K12 Building Variable: STATE_GRANT_DESC Description: 

The description for each state level grant.

Category: K12 Building Variable: OBJECT_CODE_TYPE Description: 

Overall object code categories.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPND_SUBHEADER_CODE Description: 

3 digit expenditure category, with 2nd digit detail code

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPND_HEADER_DESC Description: 

3 digit expenditure category code description.

Category: K12 Building Variable: BUILDING_NAME Description: 

The building name, as recorded in the Educational Entity Master (EEM).

Category: K12 Building Variable: SUBHEADER_OBJECT_CODE Description: 

The first two digits of the object code.

Category: K12 Building Variable: OBJECT_DESC Description: 

This description is used to describe the service or commodity obtained as the result of a specific expenditure. The broad categories include salaries, benefits, purchased services, supplies/materials, and capital outlay.

Category: K12 Building Variable: STATE_GRANT_CODE Description: 

The unique identifier code for each state level grant.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SUBHEADER_OBECT_DESC Description: 

The description of the first two digits of the object code.

Category: K12 Building Variable: BUILDING_CODE Description: 

The state-assigned five-digit building number, as recorded in the Educational Entity Master (EEM).

Category: K12 Building Variable: DISTRICT_CODE Description: 

The state-assigned five-digit number assigned in the Educational Entity Master (EEM), which identifies the public school district responsible for providing education to the reported student.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPENDITURE_FUNCTION_CODE Description: 

Expenditures General Fund Summary Function Code.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPND_HEADER_CODE Description: 

3 digit expenditure category code.

Category: K12 Building Variable: HEADER_OBJECT_CODE Description: 

4-digit broad expenditure categories for object codes

Category: K12 Building Variable: HEADER_OBJECT_DESC Description: 

The description of the first digit of the object code.

Category: K12 Building Variable: OBJECT_CODE Description: 

The code used to describe the service or commodity obtained as the result of a specific expenditure. The broad categories include salaries, benefits, purchased services, supplies/materials, and capital outlay. This code is to the 3rd digit detail level.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EXPENDITURE_FUNCTION_CAT Description: 

Expenditures by function category

Category: K12 Building Variable: FUNCTION_CODE Description: 

The basic account identifier for expenditures. This code represents the actiivty for which a service or material is acquired.

Category: K12 Building Variable: FUND_DESC Description: 

The description for a fund that represents a sum of money or other resources that is set aside for specific activities of a school district. This constitues a complete accounting entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: FUND_CODE Description: 

The alphanumeric code representing a sum of money or other resource set aside for specific activities of a school district. This constitues a complete accounting entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: INDICATOR_CODE Description: 

Indicates whether the amount in balance as an Asset (A), Balance (B), or Liabiliy (L).

Category: K12 Building Variable: MAJOR_CLASS_CODE Description: 

The major class code is the basic account identifier in the balance sheet and revenue data. In the balance sheet, the major class code denotes transactions involving assets, liabilities and fund balance. In the revenue, the major class code denotes the source of incoming dollars between local, state, federal or other.

Category: K12 Building Variable: SUFFIX_CODE Description: 

In the revenue data, the suffix code further distinguishes restrictive revenue sources by program or grant source.​

Category: K12 Building Variable: EDUCATIONAL_SERVICE_PROVIDER Description: 

An Educational Service Provider or management organization are entities that can be contracted by a PSA district. Educational Service Providers are 'for-profit' or 'non-profit' firms that provide whole-school operation services to public school agencies. A management organization is any group or organization that provides human resources, administrative or managerial support.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ENTITY_TYPE_CATEGORY Description: 

Identifies whether the entity is considered State, ISD, LEA, PSA, or Nonpublic.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ENTITY_TYPE Description: 

Entity types is a combination of entity type category name and group name.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ENTITY_STATUS Description: 

This description denotes the open/closed status of the entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ENTITY_NAME Description: 

Entity Name of the Early middle college entity having a higher Ed affiliation.

Category: K12 Building Variable: ENTITY_CODE Description: 

Entity Code of the Early middle college entity having a higher Ed affiliation.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_PROGRAM Description: 

Flag to specify an early-middle college program provided within an entity which offers non-college options.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_MEMCA_CERTIFICATION_DATE Description: 

The date the early/middle college program or school received certification from the Michigan Early Middle College Association.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_MEMCA_CERTIFICATION Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity has been certified by the Michigan Early Middle College Association (MEMCA) to provide students who successfully complete the early/middle college program with a MEMCA technical certificate.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_WELDING Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has a Welding focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_VOCATIONAL Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has a Vocational focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: DISTRICT_NAME Description: 

Denotes the official or legal name of the district entity.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EARLY_MIDDLE_COLLEGE Description: 

Flag to specify an EMC (Early Middle College). Also called “Early college high school” or “middle college”, this refers to a public high school designed to allow pupils to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree or up to two years of transferable college credits.

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_09_ACTUAL Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is offering instruction of Ninth grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EEM_SNAPSHOT_DAY Description: 

The date in which EEM snapshot was created. These static 'Snapshots' of data are what is loaded to the MSLDS.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_ENTITY Description: 

Flag to specify an EMC entity that exclusively contains early-middle college courses and students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_ARTS Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has an ART focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_AUTO Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has an AUTO focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_BUSINESS Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has a Business focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_CIS Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has a CIS focus

Category: K12 Building Variable: GR_09_AUTH Description: 

Flag to specify if this entity is authorized to offer instruction of Ninth grade students.

Category: K12 Building Variable: EMC_FOCUS_STEM Description: 

Flag to specify if this EMC has a STEM focus