Texas 2036 provides live updates and analysis of 2026 STAAR results
Last Updated: June 16, 2026
This guide tracks Texas’ 2026 STAAR results, including End-of-Course (EOC) and Grades 3-8 results, analysis and trends.
2026 STAAR Release Status
✅June 10: STAAR End-of-Course Results
✅June 16: STAAR Grades 3-8 Results
These results provide an important snapshot of student achievement across Texas and help measure progress toward preparing students for future success.
2026 STAAR Grades 3-8 Results (Released June 16)
Texas students showed mixed but encouraging progress across grades 3-8 in 2026. Reading language arts performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels across all tested grades, while math results remained uneven, with several grades still below 2019 performance levels.
Key Takeaways
- Reading Language Arts: Performance remained above pre-pandemic levels across all tested grades. Grade 8 reading led the way, with 59% of students meeting grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 56% in 2025 and 53% in 2019.
- Mathematics: Results were mixed across grade levels. Grade 4 mathematics improved to 49% of students meeting grade-level expectations, up from 45% in 2025 and 46% in 2019, while Grade 7 mathematics remained 12 percentage points below pre-pandemic performance.
- Social Studies: Thirty-two percent of Grade 8 students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 30% in 2025 but below the 35% recorded in 2019.
- Science: Combined science results for grades 5 and 8 will be released July 31, 2026, to allow time for the standard-setting process following recently implemented science standards.
Looking for more detail?
→ Read the 2026 STAAR Grades 3-8 Results Subject-by-Subject Breakdown
→ See Texas Education Agency’s full 2026 Grades 3-8 Results
STAAR End-of-Course Results (Released June 10)
Texas students showed improvement across all five STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) subjects in 2026, with the largest gains occurring in Biology and Algebra I. While the results signal continued academic recovery, performance in Algebra I and U.S. History remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Percentage of Students on Grade Level by Subject
Key Takeaways
- Biology: 71% of students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 63% in 2025 and 64% in 2019.
- Algebra I: 54% of students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 47% in 2025 but below the 62% recorded in 2019.
- English I: 55% of students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 51% in 2025 and above the 49% recorded in 2019.
- English II: 60% of students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 56% in 2025 and above the 51% recorded in 2019.
- U.S. History: 70% of students met grade-level expectations in 2026, up from 68% in 2025 and below the 75% recorded in 2019.
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What the 2026 STAAR Results Results Tell Us
The 2026 STAAR results offer encouraging signs for Texas students. Across both grades 3-8 and End-of-Course assessments, students showed continued academic progress, particularly in reading language arts and several high school subjects.
At the same time, the results highlight areas where additional improvement is needed, especially in mathematics.
Key Takeaways
- Reading has recovered. Reading language arts performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels across all tested grades.
- High school outcomes are improving. All five End-of-Course subjects improved from 2025, with the largest gains occurring in Biology and Algebra I.
- Math remains a challenge. Most grades 3-8 math assessments and Algebra I performance remain below pre-pandemic levels.
- Student achievement is trending in the right direction. Together, the grades 3-8 and EOC results suggest Texas students continue to make steady academic progress.
For a deeper dive into this year’s results, explore Senior Research Analyst Carlo Castillo‘s analysis:
Resources for Parents
Looking at your child’s STAAR results? Dr. Tracy Ayrhart, vice president of data and research at Texas 2036, offers practical guidance for understanding what the scores mean.
What to Watch: 2026 STAAR Results
While the 2026 STAAR results show encouraging progress, several important questions remain.Â
Texas will release grades 5 and 8 science results on July 31, while policymakers and educators continue preparing for the state’s transition to a new assessment system under House Bill 8.Â
Math achievement and long-term college, career and military readiness outcomes will also remain key indicators to watch in the years ahead.
The Future of Assessments in Texas
Texas is preparing to replace the STAAR exam with a new assessment system under House Bill 8. Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, students will take three shorter assessments throughout the school year designed to provide faster feedback and a more complete picture of student learning.
To learn more about what’s changing and why it matters, watch our explainer videos:
🎥 Why Texas Is Changing How We Measure Student Progress
Learn why Texas is replacing STAAR with three shorter assessments and what parents can expect beginning in 2027.
🎥 When Tests Are Done Right
Discover how well-designed assessments can support student learning, improve instruction and provide more meaningful feedback to families and educators.
Why the STAAR Test Matters
STAAR plays a critical role in identifying whether students are on a path toward success in high school and beyond. It provides an official, unbiased result on whether or not students are ready for the next grade level. And, when students struggle with the test, it triggers a series of increased support.Â
These tests are a key part of ensuring that all Texas students are prepared for college, careers and life after graduation. A consistent, statewide assessment system gives Texas the data it needs to build a stronger future.
Dive Deeper: Why STAAR matters: Keeping Texas students on track
FAQ: Understanding STAAR Results
What is STAAR?
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in Texas academic standards (TEKS). STAAR results help educators, families and policymakers understand whether students are on track for future academic success and readiness after high school.
What is an EOC exam?
STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams measure student performance in five core high school subjects: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History. Students are required to take these assessments as part of Texas graduation requirements.
How are scores divided?
STAAR scores are reported in four performance levels:
- Did Not Meet Grade LevelÂ
- Approaches Grade Level
- Meets Grade LevelÂ
- Masters Grade LevelÂ
How can parents access STAAR scores?
Parents and guardians can view their child’s STAAR results through the Texas Assessment Family Portal, which provides detailed score reports and information about academic strengths and areas for improvement.
