STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, which is the state's student testing program. The assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, which are the state curriculum standards. Beginning in grade 3 through high school graduation, students will be tested in the core subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

STAAR tests show whether a student has mastered specific knowledge of a core subject at a certain grade level. Test results should provide parents assurance that their child is prepared to enter the next grade level within their school district or any Texas district. Finally, the results provide educators and administrators with uniform information about where to focus resources - especially in the core subjects being taught.

The number of tests taken each year will vary, depending on the grade level. In order to graduate from a Texas public high school, students must pass five end-of-course tests.

• Grade 3 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts

• Grade 4 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts

• Grade 5 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts, Science

• Grade 6 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts

• Grade 7 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts

• Grade 8 - Mathematics, Reading Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

• English I EOC

• English II EOC

• Algebra I EOC

• Biology EOC

• US History EOC

Unless a student is eligible for an accommodation, each student will have four hours to complete each assessment - except for the high school English I and English II end-of-course exams which have a five-hour time limit.

Select your student's grade level for information specific to their tests. The latest information about student assessments can be found on the Texas Education Agency website at tea.texas.gov/student-assessment.

STAAR Report Cards are now posted to the Texas Assessment Family Portal. You can find instructions on how to access your student's STAAR data HERE. Below is a self-help guide on interpreting different areas on the report.  A PDF version is also available HERE.