State Assessments
The state of Texas administers the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for mathematics and reading in grades 3-8; science in grades 5 and 8; social studies in grade 8; and Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and US History upon completion of these high school courses. A full explanation of STAAR can be found on the Texas Assessment Management System website, texasassessment.gov, from the STAAR Test section under the STUDENTS AND FAMILIES tab. Addition information of interest:
Understanding Your Child's Scores