
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data, revealing significant insights into the academic performance of Tarrant County students. Spring 2024 STAAR data tells us that collectively Tarrant County ISDs are holding steady, ISDs are achieving positive student outcomes for students, and there is more work to be done through this Partnership.
STAAR Preliminary Data - Bright Spots
3rd Grade Reading Achievement Improved by 7pp Between 2021 and 2024 for Tarrant County, Matching Pre-COVID Performance in 2019. |
4th Grade Math Achievement Improved by 8pp Between 2021 and 2024 for Tarrant County. |
Algebra 1 Achievement Improved by 3pp Between 2021 and 2024 for Tarrant County. |
3rd -8th Grade Math Achievement Improved by 7pp Between 2021 and 2024 for Tarrant County. |
About Half of Tarrant County Districts Outperformed or Matched the State and County Average in 3rd Grade Reading. |
More Than Half of Tarrant County Districts Outperformed or Matched the State and County Average in 4th Grade Math. |
More Than Half of Tarrant County Districts Outperformed or Matched the State and County Average in Algebra 1. |
Collectively, this equates to over 17,000 more students achieving these key academic milestones and over 34,000 more students outperforming or matching the state and county across our region since 2021.
Across the board, all 17 Tarrant County ISDs have improved in at least one key metric between 2021 and 2024. These gains reflect Tarrant County ISDs’ persistence and dedication to their students. By leveraging the insights gained from recent data, we aim to drive further progress and support our districts in their continuous effort to create successful outcomes for students.
While we celebrate these achievements, this Partnership is focused on the road ahead. We see a tremendous opportunity to invest in initiatives and pilots that positively impact student performance. We are working alongside our 17 district partners to tackle areas of improvement head-on with a heightened sense of urgency. In the next five years, this Partnership aims to drive improvement in the following areas: Pre-K enrollment, early math and literacy, an effective educator workforce, and CTE and CCMR outcomes. These goals are informed and implemented by our 17 Tarrant County ISDs, the driving force behind this Partnership, to create even more successful student outcomes.
We are motivated by our coalition’s progress, and we are determined to enhance our efforts to achieve even better for our students. As we approach the 2024-2025 school year, this Partnership continues to commit to providing the best public education system for Tarrant County’s students, schools, and community for our region’s 750,000 students to thrive.
Read more about the Partnership’s plans for the future by viewing our strategic plan here.
Tarrant County ISDs are making progress for students, and they are not stopping here.
Sources:
TEA, STAAR Report, Reporting Year 2018-2023; TEA, STAAR Research Portal Preliminary STAAR Report, Reporting Year 2024. Note: Tarrant County indicates select 17 districts and does not include any charter districts. Percentages may vary due to rounding. During the SY 22-23, STAAR was redesigned; for more information, please visit STAAR Redesign | Texas Education Agency
TEA, STAAR Research Portal Preliminary STAAR Report, Reporting Year 2024. Note: Tarrant County indicates select 17 districts, and does not include any charter districts. Percentages may vary due to rounding.