Students in Bandera and Medina Independent School Districts posted a range of outcomes on the Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) exams, according to results released Tuesday by the Texas Education Agency.
The STAAR EOC exams, mandated for all Texas public and charter high school students in specific subjects, assess performance in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History. A press release from the Texas Education Agency noted results are used to gauge college, career and military readiness.
Bandera ISD saw its strongest performance in Biology, with 93% of students meeting or exceeding the Approaches Grade Level standard and 50% meeting the more rigorous Meets Grade Level benchmark. Only 7% of Bandera students did not meet expectations in the subject.
Algebra I results were more modest, with 77% of Bandera students approaching grade level and 37% meeting the grade-level mark. 23% did not meet the minimum threshold.
Performance dipped in English I, where 33% of students did not meet grade level. Just 10% reached the Masters level, the exam's highest designation. English II showed slightly stronger results, with 59% meeting the standard and 6% mastering the material.
U.S. History scores mirrored those of English II, with 75% of Bandera students achieving at least the Approaches standard and 59% meeting the grade-level benchmark.
Medina ISD, though a smaller district, reported notably strong outcomes in several subjects. In Biology, 100% of students met the Approaches standard, with 71% meeting grade level and 29% reaching Masters.
English I saw 77% of students meeting grade level and nearly one-third (31%) earning a Masters designation. English II and U.S. History results were consistent, with 67% of Medina students meeting the grade-level mark in each. No students reached Masters in either subject, and 22% did not meet expectations.
In Algebra I, 83% of Medina students approached grade level, 33% met grade level, and 17% mastered the subject.
Statewide, results showed small gains in Algebra I and Biology, with slight declines in English I, English II and U.S. History.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath praised students and teachers for continued effort but acknowledged that challenges remain.
“Texas students and educators continue to work hard to demonstrate academic excellence,” Morath said. “At the same time, we also recognize that too many students are still not where they need to be academically.”
Parents can view their child’s individual STAAR EOC scores through local school district portals or at TexasAssessment.gov using an access code provided by their campus. Results for STAAR grades 3–8 will be released June 17.
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