STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) began in the 2011-2012 school year and replaced TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills). STAAR is administered to students in grades 3 through 8 and to students taking high school level courses in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. The assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The STAAR is available in a variety of formats to serve students who are in the general education program, the special education program, or who are English language learners.
Students will receive annual assessments for:
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reading and mathematics, grades 3-8
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writing at grades 4 and 7
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science at grades 5 and 8
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social studies at grade 8
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end-of-course (EOC) assessments for Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History
Student Success Initiative
The Student Success Initiative (SSI) grade advancement requirements apply to enrolled grades 5 and 8 students who take the STAAR reading and mathematics tests at grades 5 and 8. It was enacted by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and modified by the 81st Texas Legislature in 2009.
As specified by these requirements, a student may advance to the next grade level only by passing these tests or by unanimous decision of his or her grade placement committee that the student is likely to perform at grade level after additional instruction.
The goal of the SSI is to ensure that all students receive the instruction and support they need to be academically successful in reading and mathematics. This effort depends greatly on schools, parents, and community members working in partnership to meet individual student needs.
Helpful Links:
TEA Testing Calendar
TEA Assessment Resources
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