However, on average LISD scores dropped from spring 2023 results across all grade levels, according to Texas Education Agency data. This trend was consistent across the state, according to a news release.
The gist
This was the second year of a redesigned STAAR, which aimed to more closely align with how students are taught in the classroom. The new assessment is administered online.
Students who take the test are measured using four performance levels:
- Did not meet grade level: a student does not show a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills, and is unlikely to succeed in the next grade level without significant academic intervention
- Approaches grade level: a student has some gaps in assessed knowledge and skills and is likely to succeed in the next grade level with targeted academic intervention (This score and all levels above constitute passing scores)
- Meets grade level: students are highly likely to succeed in the next grade level and demonstrates a strong understanding of the material
- Masters grade level: a student is skilled in the subject area and mastered the course material
LISD students surpassed the state averages in math in all but seventh grade, where students statewide scored lower than in math scores for other grade levels. LISD students math scores dropped from 2023 to 2024 except in fourth grade, which remained the same.
Reading scores in LISD were slightly lower than 2023 results in most grade levels, with the exception of fourth grade which improved, according to TEA data.
Science scores in the district also dipped below 2023 results but remained above the state averages.
LISD social studies scores dropped slightly from last year also, but remained above the state average.
What else?
Parents can visit the TEA’s website to access their child’s STAAR scores. Additional data on STAAR results based on state, region, district and campus are also available online.
