Conroe ISD outperformed the state in most subjects for the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, but scores within the district decreased in many categories compared to 2025, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency.
What you need to know
The TEA released statewide and district-specific test scores for the STAAR scores for grades 3-8 on June 16. End-of-course exam scores were released June 10.
For 2026, CISD scores were higher than the state in all categories for both grades 3-8 in math and reading as well as EOC exam scores, according to the June 16 results. This includes 84% of sixth graders passing math in CISD compared to 73% statewide, and 67% of CISD eighth graders passing social studies, compared to 57% statewide.
The largest gains in year-over-year performance within CISD include:
- Eighth grade math with 2 percentage points gained
- Seventh and eighth grade reading gaining 3 and 4 percentages points, respectively
- A 2 percentage point increase for eighth grade social studies
- Increases for EOC scores in Algebra I, Biology and English I
What they are saying
In a June 16 news release from the TEA, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said this year’s STAAR scores show both student progress and more work to be done.
“We are encouraged by continued gains in mathematics, especially with the growing number of students participating and succeeding in advanced mathematics courses,” Morath said. “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’s changed
Of the 18 grade levels and subjects scores were released for, year-over-year performance in CISD:
- Improved in seven
- Declined in eight
- Saw no change in three
In CISD, the exams that saw declines year-over-year, include:
- Third grade reading decreased by 6 percentage points
- Third grade math decreased by 5 percentage points
- Fourth grade reading decreased by 5 percentage points
- Sixth grade reading decreased by 4 percentage points
At the district level, most EOC scores as well as eighth grade scores in math, reading and social studies increased compared to 2025.
