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2026 STAAR results for Texas high school students will be released this week.<\/p>\n
The Texas Education Agency<\/a> will release results this week for\u00a0STAAR, the statewide standardized test taken by millions of Texas students every year, providing key insights into the state of education in Dallas ISD and the rest of Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness<\/a> is administered to all public school students in grades three through 12 at the end of the academic year. The test is meant to measure how much students have learned each year and whether they are prepared for the next grade level.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aggregate STAAR results help the state and school districts see how students are doing in particular subject areas, and whether they have improved from previous years or are falling behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Who takes the STAAR?<\/p>\n All students enrolled in Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in third through eighth grades will take multiple STAAR exams every year, including reading language arts, science, social studies and mathematics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Specific high school courses \u2014 Algebra I, English I and II, biology and U.S. history \u2014 are also tested.\u00a0<\/p>\n Related: Texas considering bigger role for Christianity in schools. Here’s how<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n When are STAAR scores available?<\/p>\n High school STAAR results will be released on June 10, while STAAR results for grades three through eight will be available June 16.\u00a0<\/p>\n STAAR tests administered in June will be available July 31.\u00a0<\/p>\n How can I access my child\u2019s STAAR results?<\/p>\n STAAR results will be available at texasassessment.gov<\/a>, using your student\u2019s unique six-digit access code. Access codes can be found on the front of your student\u2019s report card, or the school can also provide the access code.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n How do I interpret my child\u2019s scores?<\/p>\n STAAR test scores fall into one of four categories: \u201cmasters grade level,\u201d \u201cmeets grade level,\u201d \u201capproaches grade level,\u201d and \u201cdid not meet grade level.\u201d \u201cApproaches grade level\u201d is considered a passing grade, but means the student will likely need extra help in that subject.\u00a0<\/p>\n A STAAR report card will also show a student\u2019s progress from the previous year. Students will get a raw score showing the number of correct answers, but they will also receive a scale score that considers the difficulty of that particular test. Comparing scale scores \u2014 rather than raw scores \u2014 across multiple years will give a more accurate picture of a student\u2019s growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n How does Texas use STAAR scores?<\/p>\n Aggregate STAAR results fuel the state\u2019s accountability system for schools and districts<\/a>. Every year, each campus and school district receives a grade from A-F, largely driven by STAAR results, among other factors like graduation rates.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Related: How did your Dallas ISD school fare in 2025 A-F ratings?<\/a><\/p>\n Consistent failing grades at a single campus can lead to state intervention in school districts, up to and including state takeovers<\/a>. In a state takeover, district leadership is replaced with leaders selected by the Texas Education Agency. That happened to Fort Worth ISD<\/a> and Lake Worth ISD<\/a> in Tarrant County in the last year. Austin ISD is currently facing the threat<\/a> of state takeover.<\/p>\n Related: Texas school takeover tracker: See districts under state control and who’s at risk<\/a><\/p>\n Is STAAR going away?<\/p>\n Yes. Beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, the STAAR test will be replaced<\/a> with a new assessment called the Student Success Tool. Rather than one test at the end of each year, the Student Success Tool will require assessments at the beginning, middle and end of year for third through eighth grades. The beginning and mid-year tests will be optional for high school students.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/p>\n