Doss CCSD Spring 2026 STAAR Administration Dates - Student and Parent Notification

Sep 29, 2026

Notification for Doss Consolidated Common School District students and parents explaining Texas STAAR requirements for grades 3–8. The pamphlet outlines which students take STAAR, the subjects assessed, and how the test differs from prior state exams, including a four-hour limit and increased rigor. It provides spring 2026 administration dates by grade and subject, describes STAAR proficiency levels, and summarizes HB 4545 related accelerated instruction requirements. Contact and TEA resource information is included.

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Understanding the STAAR test

Who takes the STAAR test?

How is this test different?

Spring 2026 administration dates for grades 3rd–8th

How do I know if my child passed the test?

Accelerated instruction requirement (HB 4545)

For additional information about STAAR

| When are the STAAR tests?
* Students in grades 3 – 8 will take STAAR tests in April 2026.
* STAAR practice tests will be administered during the year.
* Doss CCSD has selected to administer paper assessments.
2026 STAAR ADMINISTRATION DATES FOR GRADES 3RD – 8TH | | Spring 2026
Doss Consolidated Common School District
Student and Parent Notification of State Requirements
Understanding the STAAR test
3rd – 8th Grade
| | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | DATE 3, 4, 6, & 7 April 14 Reading April 28 Math
DATE 5th Grade April 14 Reading April 21 Science April 28 Math | DATE 8th GRADE April 14 Reading April 21 Science April 22 Social Studies April 28 Math | | | | For additional information about STAAR
􀂾 Visit the Texas Education Agency, Student Assessment webpage at: [http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/](http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/)
􀂾 Call the TEA Assessment Division: 512.463.9536
􀂾 Contact a Doss CCSD teacher or Administrator: 830.669.2411
Nondiscrimination Notice:
Doss CCSD does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. | | | | | | | Doss CCSD
11431 Ranch Road 638
P.O. Box 50 Doss, TX 78618 830.669.2411
[www.dossccsd.org](www.dossccsd.org) | | | Who takes the STAAR test?
Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, students in grades three through eight have been taking the new state exam titled State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) . This includes assessments in the following subjects:
3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th: Math and Reading 5th Grade: Math, Reading, and Science 8th Grade: Math, Reading, Science, & Social Studies
How is this test different?
The STAAR assessments are more rigorous than previous state tests. In addition, the STAAR test has a four-hour time limit, and it has more open-ended questions in math and science. The 2022 STAAR will be the last test available in paper; all future assessments are required to be administered on a computer or similar device.

25-26 “Big Room” STAAR’s | How do I know if my child passed the test?
Student academic performance on the STAAR test is described by one of these four proficiency levels:

Masters grade level-shows mastery of the course content. Student is on track for college and career readiness.
Meets grade level-shows strong knowledge of course content. Student is prepared to progress to the next grade.
Approaches grade level-shows knowledge of course content but may be missing critical elements. Student needs additional support.

Did not meet grade level-shows lack of basic understanding of course content. Student needs significant support.
| | | --- | --- | --- | | | During the 87th Regular Legislative Session House Bill (HB) 4545 eliminated the Student Success Initiative (SSI) and grade retention and retesting requirements. HB4545 additionally established new requirements for districts to provide accelerated instruction for any student who does not achieve a passing score on a STAAR assessment. Accelerated instruction must be provided for no less than 30 hours total. More information is provided in a Parent Notification letter. | | | | | Texas Education Agency (TEA) Resources
• [https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment](https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment)
• [https://tea.texas.gov/student](https://tea.texas.gov/student)assessment/testing/staar/staar-resources
• [https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety](https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety)discipline/covid/accelerated-learning-resources
Telephone: 512-463-9536 |

FAQs

When will students take the STAAR tests in Spring 2026?

Students in grades 3–8 will take STAAR tests in April 2026. The pamphlet lists grade-specific dates for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, plus STAAR practice tests during the year.

Which subjects are included for each grade level?

Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 test Math and Reading. Grade 5 tests Math, Reading, and Science, while Grade 8 tests Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.

What proficiency levels describe STAAR results?

STAAR performance is reported using four proficiency levels: Masters, Meets, Approaches, and Did not meet grade level, each describing readiness to progress and the level of support needed.

Sep 29, 2026

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