Beckendorff Junior High
Testing
STATE ASSESSMENT
The most up to date state testing information can be found on our district's testing website, located here.
The department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability often receives questions from the community about “opting out" of state testing. Please see the FAQ Opting Out of State Testing document to clarify state requirements.
Contact Dr. Jennifer Tracy at 281.396.7638 with questions.
2025-2026 STAAR Testing Dates
- April 9th - RLA
- April 28th - Math
- April 16 - 8th Grade Science
- April 21 - 8th Grade Social Studies
Note: How to Access State Testing Results, the Unique Access Code, and the State's Family Portal can be found below the 2025 Summer EOC Testing Information.
How to Access State Testing Results, the Unique Access Code and the state's Family Portal.
Families will be able to access detailed information about their child's areas of strength as well as any gaps in learning by reviewing STAAR and STAAR EOC results. Parents/legal guardians will be able to access your child’s STAAR results by logging into the Family Portal on the Texas Assessment website. Once logged in, your child’s STAAR results will include detailed information for each test question, identifying your child’s strengths as well as areas where your child may need additional support. You will also see easy-to-use resources to help your child focus on the skills they most need help with and can work on at home. Parents may review additional resources on the TEA website
Please use the documents listed below to access state testing results.
Directions for Automatic Access to State Testing Results Using MYKATYCLOUD – English Version
Directions for Automatic Access to State Testing Results Using MYKATYCLOUD – Spanish Version
Visit the following website designed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to learn more about the STAAR Redesign overview, Transition to Online Assessment for the 2022-2023 school year, New Item Types, and Reading Language Arts Redesign.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) includes the following assessment programs: STAAR, STAAR Spanish, and STAAR Alternate 2.
STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessments include English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Students are required to meet standards on all EOC assessments: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, in order to meet testing graduation requirements.
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) assesses the progress that Limited English Proficient (LEP) students make in acquiring the English language. The assessment consists of four domains: listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
STAAR Alternate 2 is used to assess students who have significant cognitive disabilities and are receiving special education services.
Parents may view their child's assessment data using the Student Portal at:
Summer School - 8th Grade Only
If your child does not pass their 8th Grade Reading or Math STAAR test, they will be invited to the Katy ISD Accelerated Learning Summer School. Be on the lookout for the registration email, which will be sent out by Powerschool on June 4th. You may need to check your SPAM or junk folder for the invitation.
Summer School - Credit Recovery
If your child fails two or more core courses, they will be required to attend summer school for credit recovery. This is separate from the Accelerated Learning summer school. If your child qualifies for credit recovery summer school, you will receive an email from the district by Tuesday, May 27th.
If you have any questions about STAAR scores, please contact our Campus Testing Coordinator, Paula Kingsley at PaulaDkingsley@katyisd.org. If you have questions about credit recovery, please contact your child's counselor.
Credit By Exam (CBE) Information
Beckendorff Junior High participates in the February and Summer Testing Windows for the CBE.
Please see your counselor prior to submitting the online application if you have any questions.
Helpful Links:
Study Guides - UT Vendor (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies)
Study Guides - AvantLinks to an external site. (Foreign Language)
Beckendorff Junior High Credit By Exam (CBE) Application – Fill out form
Spanish for Spanish Speakers Exam
Katy ISD offers a course that is designed specifically to benefit students that speak Spanish at home so that they may continue to develop and further expand their language skills. This course is unique in that it allows the student to obtain 4 language credits in 2 years. Students can earn 2 credits for Spanish for Spanish Speakers (SpSpSp) I/II in one year, offered at the junior high level, and 2 credits for (SpSpSp) 3 KAP/AP Spanish Language in another year. Watch this video for further details about the Spanish for Spanish Speakers program.
Typically, students who are interested in taking this course will take a placement test in the fall of their 7th grade year. The purpose of this test is to identify students eligible to participate in the SpSpSp program, and does not award credit for any course.
Families who have indicated Spanish as their home language during enrollment are identified as eligible to take the placement test for SPSPSP.
Contact Paula Kingsley Campus Testing Coordinator at 281-237-9482 or PaulaDKingsley@katyisd.org with any questions.
Contact Us
Paula Kingsley, Campus Testing Coordinator
pauladkingsley@katyisd.org