As mandated by the Texas Education Agency, students in
grades 3 through 12 are required to take part in the State of Texas Assessments
of Academic Readiness program.
Subjects requiring STAAR 3–8 Assessments
Student Performance
After each STAAR assessment is completed, students receive a
score indicating performance. A student’s performance will fall into one of
three categories:
Level I—Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
Level II—Satisfactory Academic Performance
Level III—Advanced Academic Performance
Time Limits
TEA established a four-hour time limit for STAAR assessments
administered to students in grades 3 through 5. TEA notes that a four-hour time
limit should provide sufficient time for the majority of students to complete
the test. These limits were adopted to align Texas testing practices with timed
state and national assessments such as SAT, ACT and AP examinations. Extended
time accommodations for students with unique learning needs are offered.
Grade Advancement
The Student Success Initiative requires that students in
grade 5 pass both the reading and math exams to be promoted to the next grade.
Retesting opportunities are available in May and June if necessary.
Test Schedule
To view AISD’s test schedule online please click here (PDF).
