Why are there changes to the A-F system now?

State law requires updates to standards to continuously improve student performance and ensure Texas is a national leader in preparing students for postsecondary success. After five years of the same criteria and a global pandemic, it is necessary to refresh the A–F system to ensure Texas remains a national leader in preparing students for success after [...]

How does Assessment and Accountability work together?

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS In order for students to be prepared for success after graduation, they must develop an increasingly complex set of knowledge and skills as they progress through school. In Texas, these are defined as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and are approved by the State Board of Education. The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is designed to [...]

How does the A-F System work?

A–F Ratings are based on multiple, valid, objective measures of student achievement, including state assessments; graduation rates; and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) outcomes. Ratings are based on defined criteria, not a fixed distribution. The system provides fairness so that every school system and campus can earn an A [39.054 (b ) “The mathematical possibility that all [...]

How do parents view STAAR results for their students?

Parents can access their student's STAAR results at Texas [...]

How are A-F changes developed?

TEA has engaged and sought input from thousands of interested individual Texans including parents, teachers, superintendents, school board members, legislative staff, community advocates, and business leaders, to inform the refresh and to understand how changes will affect school systems and better reflect growth for students. For more information, please visit 2023 Accountability Development [...]