Texas
STAAR: Practice Tests, Test Dates, and Score Ranges
Enter the scale score from your child's State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness report to see which performance level it falls in. Approaches Grade Level or higher is passing. The official practice and released tests are listed below.
Enter the scale score from your child's STAAR report to see the performance level.
Official STAAR practice tests and released tests
Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.
Released tests
- STAAR Released Test Questions tea.texas.gov
- 2022 STAAR Algebra I released test form tea.texas.gov
Practice tests
- Texas Assessment Practice and Released Tests page texasassessment.gov
- STAAR Practice Test Site txpt.cambiumtds.com
Answer keys
- 2026 STAAR Grade 3 Math answer key tea.texas.gov
- 2026 STAAR Algebra I answer key tea.texas.gov
Scoring guides
- 2026 STAAR Grade 3 Math item rationales tea.texas.gov
Sample questions
- STAAR Resources tea.texas.gov
STAAR test dates, 2026-27
- STAAR EOC December administration (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History)Nov 30-Dec 11, 2026
- STAAR grades 3-8 Reading Language Arts, English I, English IIApr 5-Apr 16, 2027
- STAAR grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, Biology, U.S. HistoryApr 12-Apr 23, 2027
- STAAR grades 3-8 mathematics and Algebra IApr 19-Apr 30, 2027
- STAAR EOC June administration (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History)Jun 14-Jun 25, 2027
STAAR Math score ranges
| Grade | Did Not Meet Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Masters Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1359 or below | 1360–1470 | 1471–1599 | 1600 or above |
| 4th grade | 1461 or below | 1462–1556 | 1557–1689 | 1690 or above |
| 5th grade | 1514 or below | 1515–1633 | 1634–1775 | 1776 or above |
| 6th grade | 1615 or below | 1616–1744 | 1745–1888 | 1889 or above |
| 7th grade | 1702 or below | 1703–1792 | 1793–1964 | 1965 or above |
| 8th grade | 1753 or below | 1754–1858 | 1859–2008 | 2009 or above |
STAAR Reading Language Arts score ranges
| Grade | Did Not Meet Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Masters Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 1344 or below | 1345–1466 | 1467–1595 | 1596 or above |
| 4th grade | 1413 or below | 1414–1551 | 1552–1662 | 1663 or above |
| 5th grade | 1474 or below | 1475–1591 | 1592–1699 | 1700 or above |
| 6th grade | 1534 or below | 1535–1633 | 1634–1748 | 1749 or above |
| 7th grade | 1563 or below | 1564–1668 | 1669–1770 | 1771 or above |
| 8th grade | 1591 or below | 1592–1697 | 1698–1802 | 1803 or above |
STAAR Social Studies score ranges
| Grade | Did Not Meet Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Masters Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th grade | 3549 or below | 3550–3999 | 4000–4351 | 4352 or above |
What to know
The performance standards set for the redesigned STAAR in 2023, still in force for the spring 2026 tests.
Science is not shown: the cut scores Texas has posted for grades 5 and 8 do not match its spring 2026 report, so we left them out. These are the English-language tests.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find STAAR practice tests?
The Texas Education Agency and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: STAAR Released Test Questions; Texas Assessment Practice and Released Tests page; STAAR Practice Test Site; 2026 STAAR Grade 3 Math answer key. Links to each are on this page.
When is the STAAR in 2027?
STAAR EOC December administration (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History): Nov 30-Dec 11, 2026. STAAR grades 3-8 Reading Language Arts, English I, English II: Apr 5-Apr 16, 2027. STAAR grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, Biology, U.S. History: Apr 12-Apr 23, 2027. STAAR grades 3-8 mathematics and Algebra I: Apr 19-Apr 30, 2027. STAAR EOC June administration (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History): Jun 14-Jun 25, 2027. Schools pick their own days inside each window.
What is a passing STAAR score?
Approaches Grade Level or higher is passing. In 3rd grade Math, the levels are Did Not Meet Grade Level (1359 or below), Approaches Grade Level (1360–1470), Meets Grade Level (1471–1599), Masters Grade Level (1600 or above). The cut scores are different for each grade and subject.
Which year do these STAAR score ranges apply to?
The performance standards set for the redesigned STAAR in 2023, still in force for the spring 2026 tests. Science is not shown: the cut scores Texas has posted for grades 5 and 8 do not match its spring 2026 report, so we left them out. These are the English-language tests.
Source: Texas Education Agency (tea.texas.gov), read October 6, 2026. The performance standards set for the redesigned STAAR in 2023, still in force for the spring 2026 tests. The STAAR is run by the Texas Education Agency, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
