The Next Step
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Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Minnesota
91
Students
9.1:1
S:T Ratio
School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance9:1
A+
This Week at The Next Step – October 30, 2026
21 students practicing on Varsity Tutors
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Standardized Test Dates
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National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT 8/9 — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT — Fall
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
SAT — School Day - Fall
November 6, 2026
ACT — National
State Assessments
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
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