Humble ISD high school students outscored state averages in every subject in the 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams administered this spring.
Some context
The Texas Education Agency released statewide and district-specific test scores for every STAAR exam subject outside of science on June 16, as previously reported by Community Impact. Science scores will be released July 31. End-of-course exam scores were released June 10.
The TEA uses a four-tiered grading system for student performance to score STAAR test performance in each subject:
- Did not meet grade level
- Approaches grade level
- Meets grade level
- Masters grade level
"Approaches grade level" is considered a passing score, with the TEA determining students with this score are likely to succeed in the next grade or course, but could need targeted academic intervention.
A closer look
In HISD, data for passing scores show students performed above state averages in every EOC exam subject, which includes English 1, English 2, U.S. History, Biology and Algebra 1.
Students saw equal or improved performance year-over-year in all exams except for U.S. History.
What they're saying
HISD Superintendent Roger Brown said he was proud of the progress the district's students have made.
"Our focus is creating the best possible experience across Humble ISD, and these results are one measure that shows we're moving in the right direction,” Brown said in a July 9 emailed statement. “We're proud of the progress we've made, and we see this as momentum to continue advancing success for every student."
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath expressed a similar sentiment in a June 16 news release.
“The 2026 results demonstrate both the progress Texas students are making and the work that remains ahead of us," Morath said. "We are encouraged by continued gains in mathematics, especially with the growing number of students participating and succeeding in advanced mathematics courses. The gains in middle school reading are also notable, as it may be associated with the statewide ban on the use of cell phones in schools."
What else?
Families can access their student's STAAR and EOC testing results at www.texasassessment.gov using their unique access code from the district.
Brooke Sjoberg contributed to this report.
