Katy ISD outperforms state average in STAAR test

The Katy Independent School District outperformed the state average in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness accountability test, it was recently announced.

According to a press release from Katy Independent School District, "Test scores released by the Texas Education Agency from the 2012 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness accountability test for grades three through eight show that Katy ISD outperformed the state in every grade level assessment. The district exceeded the state passing rate by an average of 13 points."

"While we are very pleased that our students outperformed the state, that is not our only goal," said Alton Frailey, Katy ISD Superintendent, according to the release. "While we will remain competitive with our peer districts within the state accountability system, our primary objective is to provide each student high quality and comprehensive learning experiences."

Katy Independent School District is at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy.

The Katy Independent School District serves more than 6,200 students in an area that encompasses 181 square miles in East Texas. The district's boundaries stretch from Houston's energy corridor approximately 16 miles west of downtown Houston to a few miles west of the city of Katy along Interstate 10. The district has 53 schools including six four-year high schools.

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