Spring 2026 STAAR Testing Dates
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) is a test that helps measure how well students are learning the skills and knowledge expected for their grade level. These skills come from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which is what teachers use to guide instruction in the classroom.
Each STAAR question is based on what students are taught in school, and the test gives a snapshot of how well students understand and can apply what they’ve learned.
STAAR also helps:
Show how well students are prepared compared to others across the country
Give schools and teachers important feedback about student learning
Meet federal requirements that ensure all students are assessed regularly
Who takes STAAR? Students in grades 3–8 and certain high school courses take STAAR tests in:
Math
Reading/Language Arts (RLA)
Science
Social Studies
Students in grades 3–5 may also take the test in Spanish.
All students in Texas public schools and charter schools are required to participate in STAAR.
Testing Windows:
April 6–17: Grades 3–8 RLA, English I, English II
April 13–24: Grade 5 & 8 Science, Grade 8 Social Studies, Biology, U.S. History
April 20 – May 1: Grades 3–8 Math, Algebra I
⭐Your child’s school will share the exact dates your child will test.
What Families Should Know About State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
