Texas students post gains on STAAR end-of-course
AUSTIN – Most Texas students successfully met grade level or achieved higher level performance on all five State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) end-of-course assessments, according to statewide results released today by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the spring 2018 administrations. In addition, the spring 2018 STAAR results reflect increases in four of the five courses from the assessment scores of the previous school year.
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 Grade Level indicate achievement on the assessment. They are also meant to provide clear, accurate information for parents in terms of how their student is performing, specifically in regard to students meeting grade level.
Results for all students tested in spring 2018 are as follows:
In a year-over-year comparison, the percentage of students achieving Meets Grade Level or higher increased in four of five courses.
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 plan and prepare for college and a career.
Under state law, Texas students are required to achieve Masters, Meets, or Approaches Grade Level on all five STAAR end-of-course assessments—Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History—to receive a high school diploma. However, a student who Did Not Meet Grade Level on an end-of-course assessment for no more than two courses may also receive a Texas high school diploma if the student has qualified to graduate by means of an Individual Graduation Committee determination. In addition, some students may meet STAAR end-of-course assessment requirements using substitute assessments (such as SAT or ACT).
To review STAAR state-level reports, visit the Texas Education Agency website at http://tea.texas.gov/staar/rpt/sum.
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.
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