A high percentage of Dripping Springs ISD students met standard at all grade levels and subjects, according to preliminary State of Texas Assesment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results.

Results extend across four profiency levels, ranging from “Did Not Meet,” “Approaches,” “Meets,” and “Masters.”

Students scoring “Approaches” and above are considered to have passed the assessment.

A student in the “Approaches” category shows some course knowledge but may need additional support, while a student scoring in the “Meets” category shows strong knowledge of course content.

The “Masters” status indicates the student has mastered the course content.

Results were released recently for Grades 3-8 Reading and Math, Grades 4 and 7 Writing, Grades 5 and 8 Science and Grade 8 Social Studies.

Earlier in June, results were released for five end-of-course exams at the high school level.

A high percentage of Dripping Springs ISD students achieved the status of “Masters” on the STAAR tests.

Roughly 40 percent or more of Dripping Springs students in Grades 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 achieved “Masters” status on reading tests. Forty percent of eighth-graders achieved Masters status for Math, and more than 40 percent of students taking three of five end-of-course exams performed at the highest level of proficiency.

Percentages of DSISD students passing all tests and reaching the “Masters” level were substantially higher than those recorded statewide.

“Our students continue to be successful on state-mandated assessments, far exceeding the state average in every area and grade level,” noted Superintendent Bruce Gearing. “More of our students are at the meets or advanced standard by almost double the state standard. We are focused on other measures of student engagement and success.”