TEA RELEASES STAAR RESULTS FOR GRADES 3-8

  

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Wednesday released the results from this spring’s STAAR assessments for grades 3-8.

Brenham ISD saw mixed improvement when compared to its scores from last year’s tests and falls shy of state averages in most of the recorded grade levels.  Meanwhile, Burton ISD’s results show mostly growth from a year ago and outpace the state for a majority of class levels.

The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in grades 3-8, 5^th and 8^th grade science and 8^th grade social studies.

From 2022 to 2023, Brenham ISD’s RLA scores for students that “approach” grade level were up for students in grades 3 and 6 and down for grades 4, 5, 7 and 8.  Math “approach” scores were improved in grade 3, unchanged for grade 5 and down for grades 4-6 and 8.  For science, scores were steady for 8^th grade and down for 5^th.  Social studies scores were down for 8^th grade.

When it came to “meeting” grade level, Brenham’s RLA scores matched what was seen for “approaching”: higher for grades 3 and 6 and lower for 4, 5, 7 and 8.  Math was up for grades 3 and 7, but down for 4, 5, 6 and 8.  Science improved in 8^th grade and declined in 5^th grade.  Social studies was down.

For grade level “mastery”, Brenham reported lower RLA levels for grades 3-8.  Math held steady in 7^th grade but was lower for grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.  Science was down for 5^th and 8^th grades.  Social studies was also lower. 

In comparison to the state, Brenham ISD scores for “approaching” exceeded the state in 6^th grade reading, 7^th grade math and 8^th grade science.  The latter two were also above the state average for “meeting” and “mastering” grade level.

Click here to view Brenham ISD's full score ratings.

Moving to Burton ISD, “approach” scores for RLA were up from last year in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 and down for grades 3 and 4.  Math improved for 5, 7 and 8 and declined for 3, 4 and 6.  Science was up for grades 5 and 8, and social studies for 8^th grade was also up.

“Meeting” scores were higher in RLA for 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th and 8^th grades and lower for 4^th and 6^th.  Math showed upgrades in grades 3, 5 and 7, but were down for 4, 6 and 8.  Science in grades 5 and 8, along with 8^th grade social studies, were again higher.

Results for “mastery” in RLA were up for 5^th grade but down for 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th.  Math scores were higher in 3^rd and 7^th grade, remained the same for 8^th, and were lower in 4^th, 5^th and 6^th.  Science was up for 8^th grade and down for 5^th.  Social studies was once again improved. 

Looking at Burton ISD compared to the state, “approach” scores surpassed or matched the state in RLA and math for grades 3-8, 5^th and 8^th grade science, and 8^th grade social studies.  The district’s “meet” scores were above or on par with the state in RLA for 3^rd through 8^th grade, 3^rd through 7^th grade math, 5^th and 8^th grade science, and 8^th grade social studies.  “Mastery” scores were higher than the state in RLA for grades 3 and 5-8, math for grades 3-7, and science and social studies for 8^th grade. 

Click here to view Burton ISD's full score ratings.

Click here to view the state's average scores.