STAAR results show the number of FISD students in grades 3-8 approaching grade level improved across all subjects from 2021. Friendswood High School STAAR results demonstrated similar success.
Reading scores across all grade levels showed improvement from 2021, with 90% or more of FISD students approaching grade level. FISD reading scores were an average of 16% higher across all grade levels than the statewide results.
FISD students showed similar improvement in mathematics, with 90% or more approaching grade level. FISD mathematics scores averaged 23% higher across grade levels than statewide results.
As eighth grade students prepare to enter high school, STAAR scores indicate similar levels of comprehension, with 90% or more approaching grade level in reading, mathematics and science. However, consistent with statewide results, social studies scores still remain lower than other subjects at 75% approaching grade level.
The assessment tests students on mathematics, reading, science and social studies against state curriculum standards, according to the STAAR’s website. All Texas public school students in grades 3-12 take the STAAR tests. Students in grades 3-8 were tested May 10-18.
