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 

TEA Links

• STAAR Resources

• Resources for Parents

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.

TEA Links

• STAAR ALT 2

Elementary STAAR Tests (25-26)

3rd Grade - June 16, 2026
4th Grade - June 16, 2026
5th Grade - June 16, 2026

Middle School STAAR Tests (25-26)

6th Grade - June 16, 2026
7th Grade - June 16, 2026
8th Grade - June 16, 2026

EOC STAAR Tests (25-26)
Algebra I - June 10, 2026
Biology - June 10, 2026
English I - June 10, 2026
English II - June 10, 2026
U.S. History - June 10, 2026

• TEA Resource: Understanding Your Child's STAAR Report Card 

For students in grades 3 and above:

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

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.