Is testing required?
No statewide testing is required in the available sources, although academic evaluations are one of the record types families may keep for children under 16.
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Low regulationMissouri homeschool testing requirements
Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Missouri testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
How often?
Not required statewide.
Recordkeeping connection
For children under 16, keep a plan book, diary, or similar record showing subjects taught and educational activities; samples of the child's work; and academic evaluations, or other written credible evidence that is equivalent. The HSLDA summary says families should always have at least two full years of records on hand, and high school records should be kept long term.
Notification connection
No. Missouri does not require a routine notice of intent for direct homeschooling in the available sources. Deadline: No statewide filing deadline for direct homeschooling.
Practical testing file
- 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
- 2Date completed and school year covered.
- 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
- 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
Download PDF →
Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
Download PDF →
High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri require standardized testing for homeschoolers?
No statewide testing is required in the available sources, although academic evaluations are one of the record types families may keep for children under 16.
How often do Missouri homeschoolers test or evaluate?
Not required statewide.
Where should I store results?
Keep testing or evaluation records with your Missouri homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
See testing in context
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Missouri requirement hub before your school year starts.
Missouri homeschool requirementsSources for Missouri
- https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-missouris-homeschool-law
- https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/home-schooling
- https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=167.031
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.