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Texas students’ performance in math remains below pre-pandemic levels, STAAR scores show
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Houston Independent School District's scores for third through eighth grade are similar to statewide trends.
In Texas, student performance in math has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to STAAR scores. The Houston Independent School District's scores for third through eighth grade are similar to statewide trends. Further information on these scores, including specifics about the district's performance, is available from Houston Public Media.
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Category: schools Published: June 16, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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