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STAAR

STAAR - Prepare for Testing

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

The STAAR program in grades 3–8 assess the subjects listed below:

  • Grade 3 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

  • Grade 4 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

  • Grade 5* - reading, mathematics, and science (English and Spanish versions)

  • Grade 6 - reading and mathematics

  • Grade 7 - reading and mathematics

  • Grade 8* - reading, mathematics, science and social studies

In high school, subject-specific assessments will include five End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Students should take the STAAR EOC assessment as they are completing the course, regardless of enrolled grade level.

  • Grade 9 - Algebra I, English I, Biology STAAR EOC 

  • Grade 10 - English II STAAR EOC

  • Grade 11 - U.S. History STAAR EOC 

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STAAR ALT

STAAR - Alternate

STAAR–Alt is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements. STAAR –Alt is administered in the same grades and subjects as STAAR.

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2026-27 Testing Dates

STAAR EOC Testing Dates

STAAR Test Reporting

When to Access Your Student's Results

Elementary STAAR Tests (26-27)

3rd Grade - June 15-17, 2027
4th Grade - June 15-17, 2027
5th Grade - June 15-17, 2027

Middle School STAAR Tests (26-27)

6th Grade - June 15-17, 2027
7th Grade - June 15-17, 2027
8th Grade - June 15-17, 2027

EOC STAAR Tests (26-27)
Algebra I - June 9-10, 2027
Biology - June 9-10, 2027
English I - June 9-10, 2027
English II - June 9-10, 2027
U.S. History - June 9-10, 2027

How to Access Your Student's Results

For students in grades 3 and above:

https://www.texasassessment.gov/index.html

HB 1416 Accelerated Instruction Requirements

HB 1416, passed by lawmakers in 2023, established requirements for students who do not pass STAAR.The law requires school districts to provide tutoring, or accelerated instruction, to students in each STAAR-tested subject where they did not perform satisfactorily. By state law, this includes students who do not test since they do not have a passing score.

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