Castleberry ISD reports strong 2026 STAR gains, exceeds HB3 third‑grade reading target
District staff presented preliminary 2026 STAR results showing widespread gains across campuses and grades; Castleberry exceeded its HB3 third‑grade reading target with 45% 'meets' combined and reported large reductions in students off‑track for graduation and algebra retesters.
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Castleberry Independent School District officials reported widespread gains in preliminary 2026 STAR results and said the district exceeded its House Bill 3 third‑grade reading target. At a June board meeting, assessment lead Mr. Hutchkins described the data as a first‑look, raw snapshot that will be refined when the state posts final accountability figures.
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