Katy ISD outperformed the state in all categories for the spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency on June 17.
The release of the STAAR scores follows the TEA’s 2022-23 A-F ratings release in late April, for which KISD earned a ‘B’ rating, according to prior reporting.
At a glance
The highest passage rate for KISD was in the U.S. history end-of-course, or EOC, exam at 98% while the lowest passage rate for KISD was in seventh-grade math at 58%.
"The results are a testament to the dedication of our teachers, instructional staff, and the ongoing partnership with our families," she said in an email. "Most of all, they reflect the hard work and determination of our students, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.”
Diving in deeper
KISD saw improvements in sixth-grade math, third-grade reading and fifth-grade science compared to the 2023-24 school year, data shows. Regressions were seen in third-grade math, fifth-grade math and fifth-grade reading.
According to the June 17 TEA news 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.
Editor Lizzy Spangler contributed to this report.
