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AISD presents 2024–25 STAAR results: mixed gains, wide gaps for economically disadvantaged students
Summary
District staff reported modest recovery in some subject areas for 2024–25 but flagged persistent disparities: 23% of economically disadvantaged students met grade level on 3–8 STAAR versus 72% of non‑economically disadvantaged peers; EOC disparities were similar.
Austin ISD staff on Thursday presented 2024–25 state assessment (STAAR) results to the board, describing modest rebounds in several subjects but persistent and significant performance gaps by economic status. Dylan Feenan, director of campus and district accountability, led the presentation and summarized key findings: for STAAR grades 3–8 combined, 23 percent of economically disadvantaged students scored at "meets grade level" or better compared with 72 percent of students who are not economically disadvantaged. For STAAR end‑of‑course exams the gap was 33 percent versus 83 percent, Feenan said, calling the disparity “significant.” Feenan walked trustees…
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