2026 STAAR Grades 3-8 Results: Subject-by-Subject Breakdown
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 STAAR grades 3-8 results on June 16, providing a snapshot of student achievement across reading language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
Here’s a subject-by-subject breakdown of the 2026 STAAR grades 3-8 results.
Reading Language Arts STAAR Results
Grade 3
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 76% | 73% |
| Meets | 50% | 49% |
| Masters | 22% | 24% |
Grade 4
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 79% | 76% |
| Meets | 52% | 52% |
| Masters | 23% | 23% |
Grade 5
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 76% | 78% |
| Meets | 57% | 57% |
| Masters | 29% | 34% |
Grade 6
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 75% | 72% |
| Meets | 54% | 54% |
| Masters | 28% | 29% |
Grade 7
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 74% | 77% |
| Meets | 52% | 54% |
| Masters | 27% | 31% |
Grade 8
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 80% | 83% |
| Meets | 56% | 59% |
| Masters | 31% | 32% |
Texas 2036 Insight
Reading performance was largely stable in 2026, with two grades posting gains in students meeting grade-level expectations.
Grade 8 reading showed the strongest improvement, while Grade 5 saw notable growth in students performing at the Masters level. Overall, the results suggest continued progress in literacy achievement, particularly among upper-grade students.
Mathematics STAAR Results
Grade 3
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 69% | 66% |
| Meets | 44% | 44% |
| Masters | 19% | 22% |
Grade 4
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 67% | 68% |
| Meets | 45% | 49% |
| Masters | 23% | 24% |
Grade 5
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 72% | 74% |
| Meets | 45% | 47% |
| Masters | 21% | 20% |
Grade 6
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 72% | 73% |
| Meets | 38% | 39% |
| Masters | 15% | 15% |
Grade 7
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 52% | 48% |
| Meets | 31% | 29% |
| Masters | 10% | 9% |
Grade 8
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 69% | 73% |
| Meets | 45% | 47% |
| Masters | 17% | 16% |
Texas 2036 Insight
Math results were mixed across grade levels in 2026. Grades 4, 5, 6 and 8 posted gains in students meeting grade-level expectations, while Grade 7 mathematics declined across all three performance levels.
The results underscore both signs of recovery and persistent challenges in math achievement, particularly as students advance into middle school.
Science STAAR Results
In 2023, the STAAR test was redesigned to better align with classroom instruction, which necessitated re-setting of standards and scales from 2022 to 2023.
Due to standard setting requirements for the grades 5 and 8 science assessments, combined science results will be released on July 31, 2026.
Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR Results
| Performance Level | 2025 | 2026 |
| Approaches | 55% | 57% |
| Meets | 30% | 32% |
| Masters | 16% | 16% |
Texas 2036 Insight
Grade 8 social studies results improved in 2026, with increases in both Approaches and Meets performance levels.
While the share of students performing at the Masters level remained unchanged, the gains suggest continued progress in students’ understanding of U.S. history.
Looking Beyond the Headlines
Want a deeper look at what these results mean for student achievement and readiness in Texas? Senior Research Analyst Carlo Castillo breaks down the statewide trends, key takeaways and policy implications.
→ Read Carlo Castillo’s analysis of the 2026 STAAR grades 3-8 results
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→ Read the 2026 STAAR EOC Subject-by-Subject Breakdown
→ Read the 2026 STAAR EOC Results: Key Takeaways