Texas · grades 3-8 · reviewed October 15, 2026
STAAR 2027 Dates:
The Last STAAR Test
Last reviewed against Texas Education Agency sources
Spring 2027 STAAR testing windows
| Window | Grades 3-8 | End-of-course (high school courses) |
|---|---|---|
| April 5-16, 2027 | Reading language arts (RLA), grades 3-8 | English I, English II |
| April 12-23, 2027 | Grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies | Biology, U.S. History |
| April 19-30, 2027 | Math, grades 3-8 | Algebra I |
Districts pick the exact days inside each window, and the last Friday of each window (April 16, 23 and 30) is the last day for make-up tests. 8th graders taking Algebra I take it in the math window.
Source: TEA — 2026-2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (updated August 2026)
Which tests your child takes, by grade
Grade 3
- ReadingApr 5-16
- MathApr 19-30
Grade 4
- ReadingApr 5-16
- MathApr 19-30
Grade 5
- ReadingApr 5-16
- ScienceApr 12-23
- MathApr 19-30
Grade 6
- ReadingApr 5-16
- MathApr 19-30
Grade 7
- ReadingApr 5-16
- MathApr 19-30
Grade 8
- ReadingApr 5-16
- ScienceApr 12-23
- Social studiesApr 12-23
- MathApr 19-30
Source: TEA — 2026-2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (updated August 2026)
When STAAR 2027 results come out
Families see scores in the Texas Assessment Family Portal (TexasAssessment.gov), with the access code on your child's score report or from the school.
| Test | Results to districts | Family Portal | Final reports in the Family Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAAR grades 3-8 (spring 2027) | May 28, 2027 | June 15, 2027 | July 22, 2027 |
| STAAR end-of-course (spring 2027) | May 21, 2027 | June 8, 2027 | July 16, 2027 |
| December 2026 end-of-course | January 5, 2027 | January 20, 2027 | March 25, 2027 |
| June 2027 end-of-course | July 20, 2027 | July 30, 2027 | September 1, 2027 |
What the levels and points mean: STAAR scores explained.
Source: TEA — Reporting for the Texas Assessment Program, 2026-2027 (August 2026)
5th graders: the top-40% rule for advanced math
Under Texas Education Code §28.029 (added by SB 2124 in 2023), every district and charter school must automatically enroll in an advanced math course each 6th grader who performed in the top 40 percent on either:
- the grade 5 state math test, which for this year's 5th graders is the spring 2027 STAAR (April 19-30), or
- a local measure that includes the student's 5th-grade class ranking or shown proficiency in 5th-grade math coursework.
Parents can opt out. The program is meant to let students take Algebra I in 8th grade. The law sets no cut score: the district decides who falls in the top 40 percent, so ask your school how it applies the rule.
Grade 5 STAAR math practiceSource: Texas Education Code §28.029 — Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program
Other 2026-27 testing dates
- Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2026December STAAR end-of-course retests (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History)
- Feb 1-5, 2027SST stand-alone field test, selected campuses only (no scores returned)
- Feb 15 - Mar 26, 2027TELPAS (English language proficiency) for emergent bilingual students
- Mar 15 - Apr 16, 2027STAAR Alternate 2
- Jun 14-25, 2027June STAAR end-of-course tests, including the final STAAR English II
Source: TEA — 2026-2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (updated August 2026)
Source: TEA — Texas Assessment Program Updates for 2026-2027 (August 24, 2026) (final STAAR English II in June 2027)
After STAAR: what comes next
- Spring 2027: the last STAAR for grades 3-8.
- August 23 - September 30, 2027: the first Student Success Tool (SST) beginning-of-year test.
- December 6-17, 2027: the last STAAR end-of-course tests (STAAR EOC dates).
- January 3 - February 21, 2028: the SST middle-of-year test.
- April-May 2028: the first SST end-of-year tests.
Source: TEA — School Year 2027-28 Testing Calendar letter (March 19, 2026)
Source: TEA — 2027-2028 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (final, April 2026)
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources. Last reviewed .
- TEA — 2026-2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (updated August 2026)
- TEA — Reporting for the Texas Assessment Program, 2026-2027 (August 2026)
- TEA — School Year 2027-28 Testing Calendar letter (March 19, 2026)
- TEA — Texas Assessment Program Updates for 2026-2027 (August 24, 2026)
- TEA — 2027-2028 Student Assessment Testing Calendar (final, April 2026)
- Texas Education Code §28.029 — Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program
- Texas Legislature — SB 2124 (88th Legislature, 2023), enrolled text
Questions parents ask
When is STAAR 2027?
TEA's 2026-27 calendar sets three spring 2027 windows for grades 3-8: reading language arts April 5-16, grade 5 and 8 science and grade 8 social studies April 12-23, and math April 19-30, 2027. Districts choose the exact days inside each window, so check your school's testing calendar.
Is 2027 the last STAAR test?
For grades 3-8, yes. TEA says the last STAAR administration is spring 2027 for grades 3-8 and December 2027 for end-of-course tests. The Student Success Tool (SST) replaces STAAR from the 2027-28 school year, starting with a beginning-of-year test between August 23 and September 30, 2027.
When do STAAR 2027 scores come out?
For grades 3-8, results go to districts on May 28, 2027, and to the Family Portal on June 15, 2027. Final reports reach the Family Portal on July 22, 2027. Spring end-of-course results reach the Family Portal on June 8, 2027.
Does STAAR still count in 2027?
Yes. Spring 2027 is a full STAAR administration, with results reported to families as usual. For 5th graders, the grade 5 STAAR math test is also one of the measures the law names for automatic placement in 6th-grade advanced math.
What is the top-40% rule for 6th-grade advanced math in Texas?
Texas Education Code §28.029 (from SB 2124, 2023) requires every district and charter school to automatically enroll in an advanced math course each 6th grader who performed in the top 40 percent on the grade 5 state math test, or on a local measure such as 5th-grade class ranking or shown proficiency in 5th-grade math coursework. Parents can opt their child out. The law sets no score number; the district works out who is in the top 40 percent.
When is the last STAAR English II test?
TEA says the final STAAR English II will be given in June 2027 (window June 14-25). English II is not a graduation requirement for students who graduate after August 31, 2027, but students enrolled in English II in 2026-27 still take it.
STAAR practice tests in TEA's 2026 format
Each practice test copies TEA's 2026 released test question by question: the same standards, question types and points, TEA's reference materials and calculator rules, and every answer explained. Pick a grade to see real questions from it.