Grade-Level Retention

The Texas Education Agency prepares data, reports, and additional resources related to grade-level retention in Texas public schools.

Resources

Following is a list of resources related to grade-level retention in Texas public schools.

Data

View Texas public school grade-level retention data at the state level or search by campus, district, county, or education service center region.

Reports and Dashboards

The Accountability Research Unit in the Division of Research and Analysis publishes annual reports on grade-level retention in Texas public schools. Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, the format for the annual reports changed, and two separate annual reports were published. In 2019-20, the format of the report on grade-level retention rates was changed from a PDF report to an interactive data dashboard.

• Reports for the 2010-11 school year and later years
• Reports for the 2009-10 school year and earlier years

FAQ

View frequently asked questions about grade-level retention in Texas public schools.

Reports and Dashboards for the 2010-11 School Year and Later Years

Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, the format of Accountability Research reports on grade-level retention in Texas public schools changed. Data for the 2010-11 school year and later years are presented in two separate annual reports, which are published sequentially, as the data become available. The reports cover grade-level retention by student characteristic and program participation, and grade-level retention and promotion with data on performance of students on the reading and mathematics state assessments. In 2019-20, the format of the report on grade-level retention rates was changed from a PDF report to an interactive data dashboard.

2020-21 School Year

Following is a list of reports and dashboards for the 2020-21 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2020-21 (December 2022), PDF (370 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2020-21 (July 2022), Data Dashboard (Best viewed using Google Chrome)

History of Promotion Policies in Texas Through 2020-21 (July 2022), PDF (309 KB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2019-20 School Year

Following is a list of reports and dashboards for the 2019-20 school year:

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2019-20 (September 2021), Data Dashboard (Best viewed using Google Chrome)

History of Promotion Policies in Texas Through 2019-20 (September 2021), PDF (309 KB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2018-19 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2018-19 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2018-19 (September 2020), PDF (613 KB) 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2018-19 (2nd ed.) (August 2020; Update December 2020), PDF (1.1 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2017-18 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2017-18 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2017-18 (January 2020), PDF (614 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2017-18 (September 2019), PDF (1.1 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2016-17 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2016-17 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2016-17 (March 2019), PDF (602 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2016-17 (October 2018), PDF (1.3 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2015-16 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2015-16 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2015-16 (March 2018), PDF (512 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2015-16 (August 2017), PDF (1.4 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2014-15 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2014-15 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2014-15 (March 2017), PDF (725 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2014-15 (December 2016), PDF (1.2 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2013-14 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2013-14 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2013-14 (March 2017), PDF (735 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2013-14 (April 2016), PDF (2.2 MB)

• Data by campus, district, county, and education service center region

2012-13 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2012-13 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2012-13 (June 2015), PDF (741 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2012-13 (September 2014), PDF (1.2 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2011-12 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2011-12 school year:

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2011-12 (November 2013), PDF (1.4 MB)

• Data by campus, district, and education service center region

2010-11 School Year

Following is a list of reports for the 2010-11 school year:

Grade-Level Retention and Student Performance in Texas Public Schools, 2010-11 (April 2013), PDF (683 KB)

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2010-11 (January 2013), PDF (1.4 MB)

Reports for the 2009-10 School Year and Earlier Years

Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, the format of Accountability Research reports on grade-level retention in Texas public schools changed. Data for the 2009-10 school year and earlier years are presented in a single annual report. The report presents data on grade-level retention by student characteristic and program participation. In addition, student retention and promotion data are reported with data on performance of students on the reading and mathematics state assessments. A supplement to the report presents grade-level retention data at the district level.

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2009-10 (November 2011), PDF (1.7 MB)

• Grade-Level Retention, 2009-10: District Supplement, PDF (998 KB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2008-09 (November 2010), PDF (1.6 MB)

• Grade-Level Retention, 2008-09: District Supplement, PDF (1.4 MB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2007-08 (March 2010), PDF (1.5 MB)

• Grade-Level Retention, 2007-08: District Supplement, PDF (899 KB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2006-07 (October 2008), PDF (2.3 MB)

• Grade-Level Retention, 2006-07: District Supplement, PDF (898 KB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2005-06 (October 2007), PDF (3.1 MB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2004-05 (December 2006), PDF (3.0 MB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2003-04 (October 2005), PDF (808 KB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2002-03 (November 2004), PDF (772 KB)

 

Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2001-02 (March 2004), PDF (759 KB)

 

Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2000-01 (October 2002), PDF (931 KB)

 

Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 1999-00 (July 2002), PDF (1.1 MB)

 

Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 1998-99 (May 2001), PDF (1.5 MB)

 

1997-98 Report on Grade-level Retention of Texas Students (November 1999), PDF (498 KB)

 

The following reports are not available in PDF. For additional information please e-mail the Texas Education Agency Office of Publications or contact the office by phone at 512-463-9744.

• 1996-97 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (October 1998)
• 1995-96 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (September 1997)
• 1994-95 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (September 1996)
• Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students, 1992-93 and 1993-94 (February 1995)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Following is a list of frequently asked questions about grade-level retention in Texas public schools:

1. Where can I find information about retention rates, including how they are calculated?
2. Where can I find the latest retention rates for my district or campus?

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1. Where can I find information about retention rates, including how they are calculated?
The retention rate reported by the Texas Education Agency is an annual rate that shows the percentage of students who, in the fall of a given school year, were enrolled in the same grade level as reported for the last six-week period of attendance in the previous year. Find additional information about grade-level retention rates, including how they are defined and calculated, in the latest reports on grade-level retention, the Accountability Research grade-level retention data search, and the glossaries associated with annual Texas Academic Performance Reports.

2. Where can I find the latest retention rates for my district or campus?
Visit the Accountability Research grade-level retention data search, or search Texas Academic Performance Reports.

 

Contact Information

For questions or comments, please e-mail the Division of Research and Analysis, or contact the division by phone at 512-475-3523.

This page last updated December 16, 2022.

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