On Texas's STAAR, Grade 8 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 1345 to 2055, and each score falls into one of 4 performance levels. Reaching Level 3 (at 1698 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1345–1591 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Level 2 | 1592–1697 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Level 3 | 1698–1802 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Level 4 | 1803–2055 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 59% of Grade 8 students reached Level 3 or Level 4 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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