TEA releases STAAR writing, science, social studies results
AUSTIN – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released results for the spring 2018 administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) in writing for grades 4 and 7; science for grades 5 and 8; and social studies for grade 8.
Students receive a STAAR performance label of Masters Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, Approaches Grade Level, or Did Not Meet Grade Level. Performance labels of Masters, Meets, or Approaches indicate achievement on the assessment. They are also designed to provide clear, accurate information for parents in terms of how their child is performing, specifically in terms of meeting grade level.
Results for all students in grades 4 and 7 who tested in writing for spring 2018 are as follows:
Results for all students in grades 5 and 8 who tested in science for spring 2018 are as follows:
Results for all students in grade 8 who tested in social studies for spring 2018 are as follows:
In a year-over-year comparison, the percentage of students in grades 4 and 7 achieving Meets Grade Level or higher in writing increased in both grade levels.
In a year-over-year comparison, the percentage of students achieving Meets Grade Level or higher in science increased in grade 8.
Parents are encouraged to visit www.texasassessment.com and “Log In, Learn More” to see specific information regarding their student. With a student access code (provided by your local school district), parents can view a variety of resources and assessment components, including each STAAR question and answer—along with their student’s answers. The website also provides resources designed to help parents prepare their son or daughter as they progress from grade level to grade level. Resources include tools to support a student’s ability to read and write, as well as tips and questions to help prepare for parent-teacher conferences in the new school year.
To review STAAR state-level reports, visit the Texas Education Agency website at http://tea.texas.gov/staar/rpt/sum.
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Note: The Texas Education Agency currently does not have campus or district level results. Please contact your local school district or charter school for that information.