STAAR
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
STAAR replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in the spring of 2012. The STAAR program in grades 3–8 assess the subjects listed below:
Grade 3 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)
Grade 4 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)
Grade 5* - reading, mathematics, and science (English and Spanish versions)
Grade 6 - reading and mathematics
Grade 7 - reading and mathematics
Grade 8* - reading, mathematics, science and social studies
In high school, subject-specific assessments will include five End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Students should take the STAAR EOC assessment as they are completing the course, regardless of enrolled grade level.
Grade 9 - Algebra I, English I, Biology STAAR EOC
Grade 10 - English II STAAR EOC
Grade 11 - U.S. History STAAR EOC
TEA Links
STAAR - Alternate
(STAAR-Alt)
STAAR–Alt is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements. STAAR –Alt is administered in the same grades and subjects as STAAR.
For more information, refer to the special education assessments webpage.
STAAR 2.0 Redesign
Starting with the 2023 spring test administration, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) has been redesigned to make the test more aligned to classroom instruction.
The STAAR redesign includes several components:
Online Testing and Accommodations - Online administration allows students to receive accommodations like those they get in the classroom and includes new non multiple-choice questions
New Question Types - HB 3906 established a “multiple choice cap,” meaning that no more than 75% of points on a STAAR test can be based on multiple choice questions. Texas educators helped design new question types that reflect classroom test questions and allow students more ways to show their understanding.
Cross-curricular Passages - Effective teachers coherently build students’ background knowledge and vocabulary in all subject areas. The STAAR redesign prioritizes cross-curricular Reading Language Arts passages that reference topics students have learned about in other classes (e.g., social studies, science, mathematics, fine arts, etc.).
Evidence-based Writing - Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, Reading Language Arts (RLA) assessments assess both reading and writing (grades 3-8 English, grades 3-5 Spanish, and English I and II End-of-Course and include new question types and an extended constructed response, or essay, at every grade level.
Frisco ISD has been preparing our students and staff for several years by providing access to a variety of online lessons and assessments.
For more information please visit the TEA STAAR Redesign website.
2023-24 Testing
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) informs teachers and parents about student proficiency and progress on grade-level knowledge and skills. The exams will also identify students in need of required tutoring.
| Elementary and Middle School Testing Dates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Level | Math | Reading | Science | Social Studies | |
| 3rd grade | April 24 | April 16 | |||
| 4th grade | April 23 | April 15 | |||
| 5th grade | April 23 | April 15 | April17 | ||
| 6th grade* | April 24 | April 10 | |||
| 7th grade* | April 24 | April 10 | |||
| 8th grade* | April 23 | April 9 | April 16 | April17 | |
| *Middle school students taking an EOC course should also reference the calendar below. | |||||
| STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Exam Testing Dates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English I | English II | Algebra | Biology | US History |
| December 5 | December 7 | December 6 | December 7 | December 6 |
| April 9^ | April 9^ | April 23 | April 24^ | April 24^ |
| June 18 | June 20 | June 19 | June 20 | June 19 |
| ^ Late Arrival: High school students not participating in an EOC/ AP exam will have late arrival @ 12:45 | ||||
Frisco ISD urges parents to ensure their students are present on STAAR testing days. STAAR tests will be administered on make-up days to any students absent on the scheduled testing days.
STAAR Test Reporting
When to Access Your Student’s Results
| Scores Timeline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Grade Level in the 2023-24 School Year | Subjects | Date Results are Available from the Spring 2024 STAAR Administration | |
| 3rd grade | Reading Math | June 14, 2024 | |
| 4th grade | Reading Math | June 14, 2024 | |
| 5th grade | Reading Math | June 14, 2024 | |
| 6th grade | Reading Math | June 14, 2024 | |
| 7th grade | Reading Math Writing | June 14, 2024 | |
| 8th grade | Reading Math Science Social Studies | June 14, 2024 | |
| EOC | Algebra I Biology English I English II U.S. History | June 7, 2024 | |
How to Access Your Student’s Results
For students in grades 3 and above:
Log on to Home Access Center at hac.friscoisd.org/homeaccess
Once logged in, select the “Grades” tab at the top of the screen
Under the “Texas Test Scores” tab, select the appropriate link. You will automatically be logged into the Texas Student Portal and be able to access your student’s STAAR results.
Email Support
If you are having difficulty accessing your student’s STAAR results, email isregistration@friscoisd.org. Provide your student’s first and last name, student ID and a detailed message about the problem you are having and someone will contact you. Please allow three business days for a response.
HB 1416 Accelerated Instruction Requirements
HB 1416, passed by lawmakers in 2023, established requirements for students who do not pass STAAR.The law requires school districts to provide tutoring, or accelerated instruction, to students in each STAAR-tested subject where they did not perform satisfactorily. By state law, this includes students who do not test since they do not have a passing score.
Frequently Asked Questions
FISD Testing Calendar
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