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El Paso Schools Show Mixed STAAR Exam Results with Notable Gains and Gaps

El Paso Matters••Claudia Lorena Silva
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Recent STAAR exam results reveal that some El Paso school districts have outperformed the state average in subjects like Algebra I, while significant performance gaps remain in areas such as biology. The Texas Education Agency reported that 75% of students in the Socorro Independent School District (SISD) met or exceeded expectations in Algebra I, surpassing the state average by 21 points. However, the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) lagged behind with only 62% meeting the standard. Starting in the 2027-28 school year, the STAAR exams will be replaced by shorter assessments throughout the academic year. This shift, approved by lawmakers, aims to enhance student performance and readiness for future tests.

Key Details: • SISD's Algebra I scores are 75%, 21 points above the state average. • EPISD's performance in Algebra I is 62%, just below the state average. • New testing format for STAAR exams will begin in the 2027-28 school year. • Biology scores for YISD, SISD, and EPISD are 75%, 72%, and 65% respectively.

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