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Houston addresses fall in many school districts. Houston ISD has the most campuses with a Houston mailing address in TEA's school directory (261), so this page uses its numbers: how HISD students did on the 2026 STAAR, how G/T testing and Vanguard eligibility work this fall, and what Houston Public Library offers students.
How Houston ISD did on the 2026 STAAR
Houston ISD vs Texas, grades 3-8 combined
| % at Meets or above | 2025 | 2026 | Texas 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 43% | 44% | 43% |
| Reading | 51% | 55% | 55% |
Houston ISD by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Math | TX math | Reading | TX reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 44% | 44% | 49% | 50% |
| 4 | 49% | 49% | 52% | 53% |
| 5 | 49% | 47% | 58% | 58% |
| 6 | 41% | 39% | 55% | 54% |
| 7 | 26% | 29% | 56% | 55% |
| 8 | 47% | 47% | 59% | 59% |
Share of STAAR tests at Meets Grade Level or above, English and Spanish versions together, from the Texas Assessment Research Portal. Grades are the test taken. TEA reports that 32% of Texas 7th graders took the grade 8 math test in 2026 and says that is why grade 7 math results dropped.
Houston campuses, spring 2026 STAAR
HISD campuses with a Houston mailing address. Pin Oak Middle, often listed with these schools, has a Bellaire address in TEA's directory. Middle-school math covers the grade 6-8 STAAR math tests only, not Algebra I.
| Campus | Grades | Math at Meets | Reading at Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Elementary | K-5 | 84% | 87% |
| Roberts Elementary | K-5 | 89% | 87% |
| Poe Elementary | K-5 | 46% | 59% |
| Briargrove Elementary | K-5 | 45% | 57% |
| T.H. Rogers School | K-8 | 94% | 99% |
| Lanier Middle School | 6-8 | 69% | 88% |
| Pershing Middle School | 6-8 | 35% | 56% |
Other districts with campuses at a Houston mailing address in TEA's directory (campus count): Aldine ISD (62), Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (49), Alief ISD (47), Spring Branch ISD (45), Spring ISD (27) and Pasadena ISD (24). District lines don't follow city limits, so check your address with the district.
Gifted and talented testing
HISD Gifted and Talented (G/T) testing, fall 2026
G/T testing is open to every enrolled HISD student from Pre-K 4 through grade 12. HISD uses the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) in Pre-K 4 through grade 8 and the CogAT in grades 9-12.
- Universal screening: every HISD 2nd grader, plus 5th and 8th graders who score above the 80th percentile on MAP math or reading.
- Other students are tested on referral; families had to register for fall testing by September 25, 2026.
- The fall window opened October 5, 2026. Results for K-12 testers are due the week of December 7, 2026, and for Pre-K 4 and entering-kindergarten testers the week of December 14.
- G/T identification is required to apply to a Vanguard campus, and a Vanguard magnet applicant must qualify in both math and reading.
Getting ready for a GT screener? See CogAT practice and gifted testing dates by district.
Houston Public Library
HPL's back-to-school guide lists free online tutoring, homework support, e-books and streaming media for students, plus TECHLink technology centers with 3D printers and laser cutters.
- Students and teachers in Houston ISD, Alief ISD and Pasadena ISD are enrolled automatically in HPL's LearningLink program, which gives them access to the library's resources.
- Anyone else can sign up for a card online or at any HPL location.
Where iMasterly fits
iMasterly is an online K-8 tutor: TEKS-aligned math, reading and science with STAAR practice for grades 3-8, plus English, history, geography and more in one account. It adapts to your child's answers and explains every wrong one.
STAAR practice testsSpring 2027 STAAR dates
- Reading (grades 3-8): April 5-16, 2027
- Science (grades 5, 8) and social studies (grade 8): April 12-23
- Math (grades 3-8): April 19-30
- Results in the Family Portal: June 15, 2027
It is the last grades 3-8 STAAR; the Student Success Tool replaces it in 2027-28. What changes
Houston parents ask
How did Houston ISD do on the 2026 STAAR?
In the Texas Assessment Research Portal, 44% of HISD's grade 3-8 math tests and 55% of its reading tests were at Meets Grade Level or above in spring 2026, against 43% and 55% statewide. HISD's reading figure rose from 51% in 2025; math rose one point.
When are Houston ISD G/T test results sent home?
For the fall 2026 window, HISD lists the week of December 7, 2026 for K-12 testers and the week of December 14 for Pre-K 4 and entering-kindergarten testers. Enrolled students' results are also posted in the HISD Parent Portal.
Does my child need G/T identification for a Vanguard school?
Yes. HISD says G/T identification is required to apply to Vanguard campuses, and a student must qualify in both math and reading to apply to a Vanguard magnet program.
Which test does HISD use for G/T?
The Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) for Pre-K 4 through grade 8, and the CogAT for grades 9-12.
Does iMasterly follow what Houston ISD teaches?
Yes. Practice is written to the TEKS, the Texas standards every public school teaches, and the STAAR practice follows the reporting categories of the real test for grades 3-8.
What does iMasterly cost?
One iMasterly account covers every subject, with nothing billed per subject. Current plans are on the pricing page.
Sources (checked October 2026)
- Texas Assessment Research Portal (TEA), STAAR 3-8 spring 2025 and 2026
- TEA AskTED school directory (enrollment as of Oct 2025, campus addresses)
- Houston ISD, G/T Testing & Identification
- Houston Public Library, back-to-school release, Aug 5, 2024
- TEA 2026-2027 testing calendar and reporting dates
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