Testing information
STAAR Testing - Middle School
Grade 6 Reading and Math
6th Grade Math -
6th Grade Reading -
Grade 7 Reading, Math, and Writing
7th Grade Writing, Day 1 -
7th Grade Writing, Day 2 -
7th Grade Math -
7th Grade Reading -
Grade 8 Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies
8th Grade Math -
8th Grade Reading -
8th Grade Science -
8th Grade Social Studies -
End of Course
STAAR EOC Biology -
STAAR EOC Algebra I -
STAAR Performance Standards
Level I: UNSATISFACTORY
Academic Performance
Performance in this category indicates that students are inadequately prepared for the next grade or course. They do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills. Students in this category are unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention.
Level II: SATISFACTORY
Academic Performance
Performance in this category indicates that students are sufficiently prepared for the next grade or course. They generally demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts. Students in this category have a reasonable likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may need short-term, targeted academic intervention.
Level III: Advanced
Academic Performance*
Performance in this category indicates that students are well prepared for the next grade or course. They demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar. Students in this category have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention.
*Level III Performance on Algebra II and English III EOCs indicates students’ postsecondary readiness.
Student Success Initiative (SSI) - Impact on Grade Advancement for 5th & 8th Graders
Students will take STAAR exams in the spring of this school year. The Student Success Initiative requires that students in grades 5 and 8 pass both the reading and math* exams to be promoted to the next grade. Students in grades 5 and 8 will once again be required to pass STAAR before being promoted to the next grade level. There will be 3 opportunities for students in grades 5 and 8 to meet standard on the reading and math* assessments. In addition to the initial administrations in early April, 5th and 8th grade students who still need to meet SSI requirements will two additional opportunities as noted below.
*For the 2014-2015 school year, math will not be included in the Student Success Initiative. New curriculum is being used and the state has determined that retesting would not be appropriate.
First Retest Opportunity
5th/8th Grade Math -
5th/8th Grade Reading -
Second Retest Opportunity
5th/8th Grade Math -
5th/8th Grade Reading -