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Veribest principal flags weak 3rd-grade math after preliminary STAAR results
Summary
Principal Amber Palmer reported preliminary STAAR results showing high scores in several subjects but singled out 3rd-grade math at 42% as a major concern. She said the district may return to a C rating and emphasized continued Bluebonnet curriculum work.
Amber Palmer, Veribest ISD principal, presented preliminary STAAR scores to the board on June 15, 2026 and highlighted both strong results and areas needing attention. "So far, this is what we're showing Algebra I: 100% Biology: 100% English I: 95% English II: 96% US History: 96% 6 Math: 88% 7 Math: 82% 8th Math: 100% 8th History: 77% 5th ELAR: 88% 4th ELAR: 94% 3 ELAR: 77% 3 Math: 42% 4th Math: 69% 5th Math: 94%," Palmer said.
Palmer told the board the district is hearing widespread elementary math challenges from neighboring districts and noted local classroom practices: "we were only utilizing grade level material in 13% of elementary math classes," which she described as a factor in the 3rd-grade results. She said the third-grade cohort changed math teachers in mid-January and called for time and targeted instruction to address the gap.
Palmer added the district is "waiting on confirmation but it looks like we will be back to a C rating," and said staff will apply to consolidate campus status if official growth supports that move. The board received the report and no action was taken at the meeting.
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