Reading Language Arts Scores Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels 

AUSTIN, Texas – June 17, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released the 3-8 Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results. The results include assessments in reading language arts (RLA) and mathematics in grades 3-8, as well as 5th and 8th grade science and 8th grade social studies.  

This year’s results bring promising news in reading language arts, as the statewide performance of students meeting grade level surpasses pre-pandemic levels. This is a clear indication that the targeted instructional supports and recovery strategies are yielding meaningful outcomes for Texas students. 

Reading language arts (RLA) scores improved across nearly every grade level. The largest RLA improvements were seen in grade 5, where the percentage of students meeting grade level increased by four percentage points. Similar growth was observed in grades 3 and 4, with each increasing by 3%. Grade 8 RLA performance also rose by 2%. The percentage of students who scored on grade level in grades 6 and 7 remained steady, matching last year’s results.  

In mathematics, performance varied by grade level, but notable gains were observed in grades 3 and 8, with the percentage of students meeting grade level increasing by four and five percentage points, respectively. Grade 4 remained relatively stable, with a 1% increase. Grades 5 and 7 dipped modestly.   

The 2025 science results show marked improvement in both tested grades. Grade 5 students improved their performance by 3%, while Grade 8 students increased by four percentage points.  

Social studies performance in Grade 8 declined slightly by one percentage point.   

“These results are encouraging and reflect the impact of the strategic supports we’ve implemented in recent years,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. “With RLA scores now surpassing pre-pandemic levels, we are seeing meaningful signs of academic recovery and progress. While this year also saw some improvements in math, clearly more work is needed.”  

A more detailed statewide summary of 2025 STAAR 3-8 results is available on TEA’s website.  

Along with the statewide release, individual STAAR report cards are now available for parents across Texas by visiting their school district’s family portal or TexasAssessment.gov. Using the unique access code provided by their child’s school, parents can view their child’s STAAR results for grades 3–8. These reports include detailed insights into each test question, how their child responded and personalized recommendations to support their academic progress. 

STAAR aggregate level data by state, region, district or campus is available to view and download on the Texas Assessment Research Portal.  

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