STAAR scores matter to economic opportunity. Here’s what this year’s show.
This week, Texas released the first round of State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for the 2024-25 school year, starting with high school End-of-Course (EOC) exams. Exam results for 3rd to 8th graders will be released next week, but the EOC scores show some encouraging gains in math and science, and that […]
Early STAAR results show ‘momentum’ in Houston-region
The first round of STAAR results are in and show that momentum is building in the Houston region – especially in math and science, where nearly every district improved Algebra I scores, and they are now outpacing the state. Houston ISD led the way, posting gains in every tested subject. The end-of-course (EOC) STAAR exams […]
The STAAR Test Explained
With STAAR results rolling out across the state, here’s a quick guide to what the test is, how to interpret scores, and why it matters. STAAR is a test that Texas students take once a year, typically at the end of April. It’s meant to align to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), meaning it […]
