Michigan students take the M-STEP in the spring. ELA and math are tested in grades 3–7, while grade 8 takes the PSAT 8/9 instead. Science and social studies are tested in grades 5 and 8. Spring 2027 testing runs in the weeks of April 5, 2027.
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At a glance
Michigan’s state tests
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Full nameMichigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)
Grades3–7
SubjectsELA, Math
When (2026–27)Spring 2027: online testing runs six weeks, in the weeks of April 5 – May 14, 2027; paper testing runs four weeks, in the weeks of April 5 – April 30, 2027.
FormatOnline, computer-adaptive (paper available); ELA includes a passage-based writing prompt
Good to know
Students must take the M-STEP for the grade they are enrolled in. Math is available in a stacked Spanish form.
High school: Michigan gives the PSAT 8/9 (grades 8–9), PSAT 10 (grade 10) and SAT (grade 11) through the College Board, plus the WIN Work Readiness Assessments in grade 11.
K–2: There is no required K–2 state test; MDE offers optional K–2 early literacy and math benchmark assessments, and districts choose their own K–3 literacy screeners.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
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until M-STEP ELA and Mathematics (Online) opens on April 5, 2027.
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Testing information was checked against official Michigan sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
