STAAR

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) 

What is STAAR?

STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, which is the state's student testing program.  The assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, which are the state curriculum standards.  Beginning in grade 3 through high school graduation, students will be tested in the core subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.

Enrolled Grade	Subjects Assessed with STAAR
Grade 3	Reading and Mathematics (both available in English and Spanish)
Grade 4	Reading, Mathematics and Writing (all available in English and Spanish)
Grade 5	Reading, Mathematics and Science (all available in English and Spanish)
Grade 6	Reading and Mathematics
Grade 7	Reading, Mathematics and Writing
Grade 8	Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
Grade 9	Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History - for students enrolled in each course
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12

 

What is the purpose of STAAR and standardized testing? 

STAAR tests show whether a student has mastered specific knowledge of a core subject at a certain grade level.  Test results should provide parents assurance that their child is prepared to enter the next grade level within their school district or any Texas district.  Finally, the results provide educators and administrators with uniform information about where to focus resources - especially in the core subjects being taught.

Who takes STAAR EOC?  

 Students enrolled in an EOC course will take the STAAR EOC assessment at the conclusion of the course.  If a student enrolled in grade 8 or below is taking a course for which there is a STAAR EOC assessment, the student will take the applicable EOC assessment.  STAAR EOC is offered in the spring, summer and winter.  To meet state graduation requirements, students will retake STAAR EOC until a passing score is achieved.

When do we receive STAAR Results?

Parents and students can now access results for state assessments through the Poth ISD parent portal.  There is a button titled "Texas Assessment" which will take you to your child's scores when clicked.

 

Please contact your home campus with any questions regarding assessment results.

What assessments are available for students receiving special services?

STAAR Alternate 2 assessments are available for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the eligibility requirements.  For more information, refer to the special education assessments webpage.

What assessments are available for English language learners?

The online version of STAAR includes a range of linguistic supports available to eligible students.  STAAR is also available in Spanish in grades 3-5 (paper only).  

All students identified as Limited English Proficient will be assessed with the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).  TELPAS includes reading, writing, speaking and listening components.

What assessments are available for students receiving services for dyslexia?

The online version of STAAR includes a range of supports available to eligible students.  Learn more.  

Where can I get information about accommodations?

Accommodations resources are available from TEA. 

Where can I get more information?
 For further information about the STAAR program, visit the Texas Education Agency's website. 

Your Poth ISD Parent Portal provides students and parents with online access to a student's state assessment scores. 

The portal provides scores from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), STAAR Alternate (includes STAAR Alternate 2), the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).