San Antonio parents, the scores are in. Elementary and middle school STAAR results for grades 3 through 8 dropped Tuesday, and campus-level numbers are now live online. The latest files show how reading, math, science, and social studies scores shifted this year, plus subgroup breakdowns for English learners, economically disadvantaged students, and more. Below is a quick guide to pulling your child's report and making sense of what the numbers say about local schools.
Several outlets have already turned the raw data into clickable tools. The Express-News built a searchable database for San Antonio-area elementary and middle schools so families can check campus results and compare subgroup performance across Bexar County and nearby districts, according to the Express-News. You can use that for quick side-by-side campus views, then follow the official routes below for more detailed reports.
Where to Look
The main stop for an individual student's full report is the Texas Assessment Family Portal. Parents can log in with the six-character access code, the student's date of birth, and first name, or use the site’s lookup feature to retrieve the code, according to Texas Assessment. For downloadable tables at the campus and district level, including demographic breakdowns, families and educators can turn to the Texas Assessment Research Portal, which posts state, region, district, and campus reports. Many San Antonio districts also tuck STAAR results into their own family portals and send home campus letters that outline local interventions.
How to Read the Scores
STAAR scores are sorted into four performance levels: Masters, Meets, Approaches, and Did Not Meet. Districts typically zero in on the percentage of students who land in Meets or Masters. “Meets” generally signals that a student is on track for the next grade, while “Masters” is the highest demonstration of grade-level mastery. As explained by the Texas Education Agency, the state also reports enhanced low and high indicators that flag students who are close to moving up to the next performance level.
What the Numbers Mean for San Antonio
Coverage of this spring’s exams paints a mixed picture. High school end-of-course scores released earlier showed statewide gains, but local districts did not move in lockstep. A KSAT review found that Northside ISD and North East ISD came in above statewide passing rates, while San Antonio ISD’s passing rates fell below the state average, hinting at uneven recovery across grades, according to KSAT. Families can use the Express-News database to see whether elementary and middle schools in their own neighborhoods mirror those high school gaps.
Next Steps If You're Worried
If your child’s scores set off alarm bells, start by asking their teacher or campus principal for the campus-level breakdown and concrete examples of how the school plans to support students below the Meets level. The Texas Education Agency reported gains across end-of-course subjects earlier this month and urges families to review individual reports closely to spot specific gaps. To get help interpreting those reports or lining up extra support, reach out to your district’s testing coordinator or the campus parent liaison. Districts typically roll out information on summer school and tutoring options in June and July, so this is the time to ask what is available.
