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.
According to a news release from the Texas Education Agency, scores in math and science assessments for third through eighth grade were lower than results from the spring 2023.
Students who take the test are measured using four performance levels:
- Did not meet grade level, which means 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, which means 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, which means students are highly likely to succeed in the next grade level and demonstrates a strong understanding of the material
- Masters grade level, which means a student is skilled in the subject area and mastered the course material. It is the highest rating for a STAAR score.
Plano ISD students scored higher than the state averages across the board. With the exception of fourth grade reading, scores were lower than 2023.
Math scores on the STAAR were lower than results from the 2023 assessments. Only seventh grade math scores were lower than the state average.
Science scores also dipped below 2023 results but remained above the state averages.
Social studies scores stayed the same year-over-year and 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.
