Midland ISD Shows Gains in Preliminary STAAR Testing Results

Midland ISD Shows Gains in Preliminary STAAR Testing Results

Third through Eighth-Graders Excel at Every Level

July 5, 2022 — Preliminary results from Spring 2022 STAAR testing show positive growth for Midland ISD students. Testing was administered in grades 3-8 in the areas of reading, math, social studies and science. At the high school level, testing was administered in Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2 and U.S. History.

 

For grades 3-8 reading, students showed gains at every level of performance, compared to 2021 and 2019. Testing was suspended in Spring 2020 during the COVID pandemic.

 
 

For grades 3-8 math, the results were also impressive with students maintaining or increasing achievement in all but 4th and 5th grade masters level performance.

 

Gains were also realized in 5th and 8th grade science and 8th grade social studies.
 
 
 

Results at the high school level show a mix of gains, holding steady and slight decreases compared to 2021. 

Course

Performance Level

2021

2022

Difference

Algebra 1

Approaches

71

63

-8

 

Meets

38

36

-2

 

Masters

19

22

3

Course

Performance Level

2021

2022

Difference

Biology

Approaches

81

79

-2

 

Meets

51

55

4

 

Masters

16

18

2

Course

Performance Level

2021

2022

Difference

English 1

Approaches

54

50

-4

 

Meets

38

34

-4

 

Masters

6

6

0

Course

Performance Level

2021

2022

Difference

English 2

Approaches

60

59

-1

 

Meets

45

43

-2

 

Masters

6

5

-1

Course

Performance Level

2021

2022

Difference

U.S. History

Approaches

85

86

1

 

Meets

64

64

0

 

Masters

35

35

0

"These scores demonstrate that the academic strategies put in place this year are working," said Midland ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey. "While there is still room for improvement at the secondary level, the gains we are seeing at every level of performance for grades 3-8 are remarkable. Building a strong base of knowledge at these grades lays the groundwork for future success."

 

Parents of students in STAAR- or EOC-tested subjects can view their child's scores by logging into Skyward, clicking on District Links, and selecting Texas Assessment Results. Alternatively, parents can log-on to TexasAssessment.gov and click “Lookup unique access code” and log in. Please note this method requires the child's Social Security Number.

 

Official results which include accountability ratings are anticipated to be released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in mid-August.

Media Relations Contact:

Elana Ladd

Public Information Officer

elana.ladd@midlandisd.net