STAAR

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

STAAR replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in the spring of 2012. The STAAR program in grades 3–8 assess the subjects listed below:

• Grade 3 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 4 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 5* - reading, mathematics, and science (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 6 - reading and mathematics

• Grade 7 - reading and mathematics

• Grade 8* - reading, mathematics, science and social studies

In high school, subject-specific assessments will include five End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Students should take the STAAR EOC assessment as they are completing the course, regardless of enrolled grade level.

• Grade 9 - Algebra I, English I, Biology STAAR EOC 

• Grade 10 - English II STAAR EOC

• Grade 11 - U.S. History STAAR EOC 

TEA Links

• STAAR Resources

• Resources for Parents

STAAR - Alternate

(STAAR-Alt)

STAAR–Alt is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements. STAAR –Alt is administered in the same grades and subjects as STAAR.

For more information, refer to the special education assessments webpage.

STAAR 2.0 Redesign

Starting with the 2023 spring test administration, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) has been redesigned to make the test more aligned to classroom instruction. 

The STAAR redesign includes several components:  

• Online Testing and Accommodations - Online administration allows students to receive accommodations like those they get in the classroom and includes new non multiple-choice questions 

• New Question Types - HB 3906 established a “multiple choice cap,” meaning that no more than 75% of points on a STAAR test can be based on multiple choice questions. Texas educators helped design new question types that reflect classroom test questions and allow students more ways to show their understanding. 

  • New question types by grade level and content area

• Cross-curricular Passages - Effective teachers coherently build students’ background knowledge and vocabulary in all subject areas. The STAAR redesign prioritizes cross-curricular Reading Language Arts passages that reference topics students have learned about in other classes (e.g., social studies, science, mathematics, fine arts, etc.).

• Evidence-based Writing - Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, Reading Language Arts (RLA) assessments assess both reading and writing (grades 3-8 English, grades 3-5 Spanish, and English I and II End-of-Course and include new question types and an extended constructed response, or essay, at every grade level. 

Frisco ISD has been preparing our students and staff for several years by providing access to a variety of online lessons and assessments.  

For more information please visit the TEA STAAR Redesign website.

2023-24 Testing

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) informs teachers and parents about student proficiency and progress on grade-level knowledge and skills. The exams will also identify students in need of required tutoring.

Frisco ISD urges parents to ensure their students are present on STAAR testing days. STAAR tests will be administered on make-up days to any students absent on the scheduled testing days. 

STAAR Test Reporting

When to Access Your Student’s Results

• TEA Resource: Understanding Your Child's STAAR Report Card 

How to Access Your Student’s Results

For students in grades 3 and above:

1. Log on to Home Access Center at hac.friscoisd.org/homeaccess

   • Parents should use their ID (ex. first initial.middle initial.lastname) 

   • Students should use their lunch ID

2. Once logged in, select the “Grades” tab at the top of the screen

3. Under the “Texas Test Scores” tab, select the appropriate link. You will automatically be logged into the Texas Student Portal and be able to access your student’s STAAR results. 

Email Support
If you are having difficulty accessing your student’s STAAR results, email isregistration@friscoisd.org. Provide your student’s first and last name, student ID and a detailed message about the problem you are having and someone will contact you. Please allow three business days for a response.

HB 1416 Accelerated Instruction Requirements

HB 1416, passed by lawmakers in 2023, established requirements for students who do not pass STAAR.The law requires school districts to provide tutoring, or accelerated instruction, to students in each STAAR-tested subject where they did not perform satisfactorily. By state law, this includes students who do not test since they do not have a passing score.

Frequently Asked Questions

FISD Testing Calendar

• 2024-25 Frisco ISD Testing Calendar