Student Assessments
The Texas Assessment Program is a statewide testing program that includes the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), STAAR Alternate 2, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and TELPAS Alternate.
What do I need to know about STAAR?
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All About the STAAR Test
Find more information about the STAAR test, including the testing calendar and accommodations
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STAAR Frequently Asked Questions
See the answers to the most frequently asked questions about STAAR
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How to Help My Child Prepare
Access a family checklist and resources on the STAAR test
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Understanding Your Child's Score
Learn about your child’s test score and understanding the STAAR Student Report Card
State Assessments
These required assessments are designed to measure the extent to which your child has learned the state curriculum standards or has developed English language proficiency.
STAAR
Summative academic assessments for grades 3–12
STAAR Alternate 2
Summative academic assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities
TELPAS
English language proficiency assessments for emergent bilingual students
TELPAS Alternate
English language proficiency assessments for emergent bilingual students with the most significant cognitive disabilities