Board briefed on Student Success Tool replacing STAAR starting 2027–28

Sep 8, 2025

Dr. West told trustees the Student Success Tool will replace the STAAR in the 2027–28 school year and will require students to take three shorter standardized tests, one remaining as an end-of-year exam with defined performance criteria.

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Madisonville — Dr. West provided a legislative update noting the Student Success Tool will not take effect until the 2027–28 school year and will replace the STAAR. He said the new model will require students to take three shorter standardized assessments, with one remaining as an end-of-year exam that will include defined performance criteria.

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