On Texas's STAAR, Grade 6 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 1269 to 2038, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Meets (at 1634 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Did Not Meet | 1269–1534 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Approaches | 1535–1633 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Meets | 1634–1748 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Masters | 1749–2038 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 54% of Grade 6 students reached Meets or Masters in ELA. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students. Our free tool turns a score into an estimated percentile versus the child's school, district and the whole state, so you can see exactly where a score stands, not just its level.
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