Willis ISD outperformed the state in third- and fourth-grade math, third- and fourth-grade reading and the U.S. history end-of-course (EOC) exam but fell behind the state in other areas, such as fifth- through eighth-grade math.
At a glance
The highest passage rate for MISD was in the U.S. history end-of-course, or EOC, exam at 98% while the lowest passage rate for MISD was in seventh-grade math at 56%.
The highest passage rate for WISD was in the U.S. history end-of-course, or EOC, exam at 95% while the lowest passage rates for WISD were in seventh-grade math at 44% and eighth-grade social studies at 49%.
MISD and WISD both saw improvements in fifth-grade science, compared to the 2023-24 school year, data shows.
“Progress is a continuous journey. While we’re proud of the gains we’ve made, we know there’s still more to accomplish. Growth takes time, and we’re moving forward with clarity and purpose. As part of our ongoing efforts, we’ve selected new curriculum designed to give our teachers enhanced resources and clearer guidance. Implementation began this summer with a robust professional development plan, set to equip educators with the tools they need for a strong start this fall,” Willis ISD Superintendent Kimberley James said in a June 24 statement to Community Impact.
Community Impact reached out to Montgomery ISD for a statement on the 2025 STAAR results and will update this story.
Taking a step back
According to the release, students across the state showed growth in reading but didn’t see as much progress in math. About 43% of Texas students met grade-level standards in math, compared to 50% in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Community Impact reporting.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the overall results around the state reflect “strategic supports” that have been implemented recently, however, he said there is still room for improvement.
“With [reading language arts] scores now surpassing pre-pandemic levels, we are seeing meaningful signs of academic recovery and progress. While this year also saw some improvements in math, clearly more work is needed,” Morath said in the June 17 release.
Learn more
Families can look into their child’s results at www.texasassessment.gov.
