Data released on Friday revealed the math and science scores of Texas students on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) continue to decline since the pandemic. The Texas Education Agency provides a breakdown of scores by district and campus, which are searchable on their website. We examined the performance of San Antonio’s three largest school districts in comparison to state averages.
Students in grades 3-8 participated in the math section of the STAAR test. Statewide data shows that 32.5% of students failed to meet the academic standard, 40.6% met or exceeded the grade level standard, and 15.5% mastered it. Here is how the big three San Antonio districts fared:
Statewide, fifth and eighth graders undertook the Science section of the STAAR test. While eighth graders showed better performance than fifth graders, the results varied across districts:
Students in grades 3-8 tackled the reading portion of the STAAR test. State averages showed that 52.3% met or exceeded the grade level standard, 25.6% mastered it, and 23.3% failed. Here’s how the districts compared:
The social studies segment of the STAAR test was administered to eighth graders. Statewide, 31% of students met or exceeded the grade-level standard, with 16% mastering the subject, and 43% failing. District performances varied as follows:
These scores shed light on the academic performance of students in San Antonio’s biggest school districts compared to the state averages. As educators and policymakers analyze these results, efforts to address academic challenges and enhance student achievement are paramount.
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