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The mission of Pleasant Grove Independent School District is to ensure high levels of learning for all students.We believe the way to do this is by providing a caring, engaging and creative learning environment that promotes excellence, fosters integrity, and meets the needs of every child.

We believe the way to do this is by providing a caring, engaging and creative learning environment that promotes excellence, fosters integrity, and meets the needs of every child.

Assessment

  • State Board of Examination rules requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration to students who wish to test for advancement to the next grade level or receive credit for a high school course for which he or she has had no prior instruction. For more information contact your school counselor or click the link below.

    2025-2026 REQUEST FOR Credit by Examination for Acceleration

  • Assessment Instrument Overview Students Subject(s)
    mClass Given three times a year,  mCLASS provides proven early literacy diagnostic and progress-monitoring assessments for grades K–6. Its ecosystem of early literacy resources work together seamlessly to target skill gaps and provide the right instruction at the right time. PreK-6th Reading
    MAP Growth Using MAP Growth insights, teachers can confidently tailor instruction to challenge every student, whether they are below, at, or above grade level. K-5th Math
    Star Renaissance Teachers analyze the data they get from Star Assessments to learn what students already know and what they are ready to learn next, to monitor student growth, and to determine which students may need additional help. Star Assessments are heavily researched and scientifically proven to help teachers guide each student on his or her unique path to mastery. 1-10th Reading
    STAAR Designed to measure the extent to which students have learned and are able to apply the knowledge and skills defined in the state-mandated curriculum standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge  3rd-12th Reading, Writing , Math, Science, Social Studies
    STAAR ALT Assess students who have significant cognitive disabilities and are receiving special education services 3rd-12th Reading, Writing , Math, Science, Social Studies
    TELPAS Assesses the progress that limited English (LEP) students make in learning the English Language K & 1st Reading, Writing
    TELPAS Assesses the progress that limited English (LEP) students make in learning the English Language 2nd-12th Listening , Reading, Writing, Speaking

     

  • Texas' student assessment program is designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills at each tested grade or course level. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)  assessments are:

    • Grade 3 - Reading and Mathematics (English and Spanish)
    • Grade 4 - Reading and Mathematics (English and Spanish)
    • Grade 5 - Reading, Mathematics, and Science (English and Spanish)
    • Grade 6 - Reading and Mathematics (English and Spanish)
    • Grade 7 - Reading, Mathematics, and Science (English and Spanish)
    • Grade 8 - Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
    • End-of-Course (EOC) - Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History

    STAAR Alt
    An alternative assessment based on alternative academic achievement standards designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements for the same grades and subjects above.

    Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
    This testing system consists of reading tests and holistically rated assessments of listening, speaking, reading (K-12) and writing. TELPAS is designed to assess the progress that Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students make in learning the English language. Additional TELPAS Information

    Credit by Examination
    State Board of Examination rules requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration to students who wish to test for advancement to the next grade level or receive credit for a high school course for which he or she has had no prior instruction. For more information contact your school counselor or click the link below.

    • Assessment Resources for Students and Parents
    • STAAR Released Test Questions
    • Information on State Assessments for Students with Disabilities
    • Information on State Assessments for English Learners
    • STAAR Results- Assessment Data Portal

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