Assessment Calendar
The National Assessment Governing Board establishes the schedule for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments and release of assessment results to the nation, states, and districts.
All assessments take place between January and March, except for long-term trend (LTT) assessments. LTT assessments take place from October to May when administered. The current assessment schedule is as of May 15, 2026 and may be subject to change.
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | DATA COLLECTION | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading 2 | 4, 8 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2026 | Winter 2027 |
| Mathematics 2 | 4, 8 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2026 | Winter 2027 |
| Civics | 8 | National | Winter 2026 | Summer 2027 |
| U.S. History | 8 | National | Winter 2026 | Summer 2027 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| 2 Indicates the assessment year in which a new or updated framework is implemented, if needed. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Science
2 (Pilot Assessment) | 8 | ✝ | Winter 2027 | ✝ |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| 2 Results from pilot assessments are not released but are used to inform future NAEP assessments. | ||||
| ✝ Not applicable. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4, 8, 12 2 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2028 | Fall 2028 |
| Mathematics | 4, 8, 12 2 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2028 | Fall 2028 |
| Civics | 8 | National and States | Winter 2028 | Spring 2029 |
| Transcript Studies | ✝ | National | Winter 2028 | Summer 2029 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| 2 Grade 12 assessments for mathematics and reading are at the national and state level only. | ||||
| ✝ Not applicable. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 8 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2029 | Fall 2029 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4, 8 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2030 | Fall 2030 |
| Mathematics | 4, 8 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2030 | Fall 2030 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. History | 8 | National | Winter 2031 | Fall 2031 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4, 8, 12 2 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2032 | Fall 2032 |
| Mathematics | 4, 8, 12 2 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2032 | Fall 2032 |
| Civics | 8, 12 | National and States | Winter 2032 | Summer 2033 |
| Transcript Studies | ✝ | National | Winter 2032 | Summer 2033 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| 2 Grade 12 assessments for mathematics and reading are at the national and state level only. | ||||
| ✝ Not applicable. | ||||
| SUBJECT or STUDY | GRADE | ANTICIPATED RESULTS 1 | ASSESSMENT WINDOW | REPORT RELEASE (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 4, 8, 12 2 | National, States and TUDA districts | Winter 2033 | Fall 2033 |
| Long-Term Trend 3 | ✝ | National | Winter 2033 | Summer 2034 |
| 1 Results, depending on assessment, are reported for the nation, states, and/or selected Trends in Urban Districts Assessment (TUDA) districts. | ||||
| 2 Grade 4 and 12 assessments for science are at the national level only. | ||||
| 3 LTT assessments sample students at ages 9, 13, and 17 and are conducted in reading and mathematics. | ||||
Last updated 26 May 2026 (DS)