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What is the STAAR Test?

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) is a standardized academic achievement test designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at each tested grade, subject, and course. Every STAAR question is directly aligned to the TEKS currently in effect for the grade and subject or course being assessed.

STAAR is an online assessment in mathematics, reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies for students in grades 3–8 and high school and online tests in Spanish for students in grades 3–5.

Texas Education Agency, 2025

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test results for the past spring are available to view through the Student Assessment Portal.  Using the instructions provided on the Student/Family Portal site, you will be able to view your child’s test results online the moment they become available.

The Find a Book, Texas tool from the Texas Education Agency allows families to generate customized reading lists based on their child’s Lexile level or STAAR Reading score. Parents can browse books by topic, grade level, and difficulty, making it easy to find engaging texts that build comprehension and prepare students for success on STAAR. This resource supports strong reading habits and helps students practice with texts suited to their individual needs.

Click here to get started.

 

Understanding Your Child’s STAAR Results

The Texas Education Agency provides an online page where parents can view a sample STAAR Student Report Card (SRC) and view videos for logging in to the student/family portal as well as understanding the report card.

This sample report card and video helps families understand each section of the report—including performance levels, growth information, and Lexile measures—so parents can better interpret their child’s STAAR results. It is a quick and easy way to learn what the STAAR report shows and how the information supports student learning.

  • The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test results for the past spring are available to view through the Student Assessment Portal.  Using the instructions provided on the Student/Family Portal site, you will be able to view your child’s test results online the moment they become available.

  • The Find a Book, Texas tool from the Texas Education Agency allows families to generate customized reading lists based on their child’s Lexile level or STAAR Reading score. Parents can browse books by topic, grade level, and difficulty, making it easy to find engaging texts that build comprehension and prepare students for success on STAAR. This resource supports strong reading habits and helps students practice with texts suited to their individual needs.

    Click here to get started.

     

  • Understanding Your Child’s STAAR Results

    The Texas Education Agency provides an online page where parents can view a sample STAAR Student Report Card (SRC) and view videos for logging in to the student/family portal as well as understanding the report card.

    This sample report card and video helps families understand each section of the report—including performance levels, growth information, and Lexile measures—so parents can better interpret their child’s STAAR results. It is a quick and easy way to learn what the STAAR report shows and how the information supports student learning.