STAAR assessments are administered in the spring (April and May). Additional testing
opportunities are available for SSI and EOC assessments in the summer (June) and for EOC
assessments in the fall (December).
- Beginning of April: STAAR grades 4 and 7 writing, grades 5 and 8 mathematics and
reading, English I, and English II - Beginning of May: STAAR Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History
- Middle of May: STAAR grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 mathematics and reading, grades 5 and 8
science, grade 8 social studies, and retests for STAAR grades 5 and 8 mathematics and
reading - End of June: retests for STAAR grades 5 and 8 mathematics and reading and STAAR
Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History - Beginning of December: STAAR Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History
The specific testing dates each year can be found on the student assessment testing calendar at
http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/.