Welcome to this overview of the STAAR test!
If you need help studying for a STAAR test or just want some more information about what the tests are like, you’ve come to the right place.
STAAR Practice Tests
If you need some extra practice for a EOC STAAR test, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific STAAR practice test.
What is the STAAR Test?
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is a testing program used in Texas public schools to test how well students know core subjects like Math, Reading, and Science. STAAR tests are also used to evaluate how effective schools and districts are, which can help inform policy and curriculum in the future.
If you’re in high school, you’ll have to take five end-of-course (EOC) STAAR tests as you finish each respective class, and you have to pass every test in order to graduate.
STAAR Test Results
The EOC STAAR tests are scored using a scaled scoring method.
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score, which falls on a slightly different range for each test. The score you need to pass also varies from test to test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Performance Levels
Your final score will fall into one of four performance levels:
- Did not meet grade level
- Approaches grade level
- Meets grade level
- Masters grade level
You’ll need to achieve at least the “Approaches grade level” performance level to pass.
AI Grading for the STAAR Test
In an effort to save time and money, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) implemented a “hybrid-scoring” model in 2024, which involves using a computer system to help grade STAAR tests. Specifically, the computer will grade about 75% of the test, then hand it over to a human to grade the last 25%.
FAQs
What happens if you fail the STAAR test?
If you fail the test, you’ll most likely have to go through some additional lessons/classes and then take the test again.
Can you opt out of the STAAR test?
No, there is currently no option to opt out of any STAAR tests.
What grades take STAAR tests?
Every grade from 3rd to 12th takes STAAR tests.
What does STAAR test stand for?
STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
Self-Assessment Modules
One of the most important parts of preparing for a test is determining which topics you need to brush up on as you study.
To get started with a self-assessment of your knowledge, click on one of the modules below!