Richardson ISD 2021 STAAR Testing Results Communication - How to View Scores and Understand Score Types

Sep 15, 2026

Letter to Richardson ISD parents and guardians explaining how to access 2021 STAAR testing results in the RISD Focus Parent Portal. Provides step-by-step instructions to log in, navigate to My Child and Child Info, and open Assessment Rpt Cards to download results. Includes a release schedule by date and subject group. Adds definitions for score types such as Masters, Meets, Approaches, and Does Not Meet, clarifying passing versus not passing meanings, plus guidance for paper copies if no device is available.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Reading Time3 min

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STAAR results access in Focus Parent Portal

Steps to download testing results

2021 STAAR score release schedule

Release dates by subject groups

Understanding STAAR score types

Masters, Meets, Approaches, Does Not Meet

Help options and requesting paper copies

RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Where all students connect, learn, grow and succeed. Dear Richardson ISD Parents and Guardians: The purpose of this letter is to inform you that 2021 STAAR testing results will be available to view in the RISD Focus Parent Portal. To find your student’s testing results: 1. Log In to Focus 2. Click My Child 3. Click Child Info 4. Click Assessment Rpt Cards 5. Hover over the box beside the test and select Download If you do not have access to Parent Portal, go to Focus for Parent Link for directions on creating an account. The current state schedule for the release of 2021 STAAR test scores is as follows: | Date of Release | STAAR Tests Scores Released | | --- | --- | | June 15 , 2021 | STAAR Algebra, Biology, US History, English I, English II | | June 21 , 2021 | 5th & 8th Math & Reading | | June 28 , 2021 | STAAR 3-8 All Subjects | Once you access your child’s results, what do the scores mean? Use the table below to help you understand the following terms: | Score Type | Passing vs. Not
Passing | Definition of Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Masters Grade Level | Passing Score | Means that your student is expected to succeed in the next grade level course with little or no academic intervention. | | Meets Grade Level | Passing Score | Means your student has a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may still need some short-term intervention. | | Approaches Grade Level | Passing Score | Means your student met the assessment requirements for promotion and is considered to have met at least the minimum passing standard. | | Does Not Meet Grade Level | Not A Passing Score | Means your student did not meet the minimum passing standard for the assessment. Students at this level will need significant academic intervention. | If you do not have access to a computer or smart device, contact your home campus and we will provide you with a paper copy of your child’s testing results. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s home campus if you have additional questions or if we can provide support to you in any way.

FAQs

How can parents view their child’s 2021 STAAR testing results?

Parents can log in to the RISD Focus Parent Portal, open My Child > Child Info, select Assessment Rpt Cards, then hover beside the test box and choose Download.

When will the 2021 STAAR test scores be released?

Scores are scheduled for release on June 15 (Algebra, Biology, US History, English I/II), June 21 (5th & 8th Math & Reading), and June 28 (all subjects for grades 3-8).

What do the different STAAR score types mean?

Masters, Meets, and Approaches are passing scores indicating expected success at the next grade level with varying needs for intervention, while Does Not Meet is not a passing score and requires significant academic intervention.

Sep 15, 2026

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