Third-Party Assessment Options
When building a local designation system, districts may choose any assessment that meets the requirement of the Texas Admin Code § 150.1012 for their student growth measures. TEA formally connects to assessment vendors biannually to review whether they meet these requirements. If the vendor meets the requirements, they are placed on the third-party assessment options table for districts to consider integrating to the local designation system. The information provided is given to us by the vendor and is not created by TEA. It is recommended that districts work with vendors to ensure the assessment will meet statutory, regulatory, and local district requirements.
This list does not signify a Texas Education Agency endorsement nor does the use of one of these assessments guarantee acceptance of a district’s System Application.
| Assessments | Vendor | Sets Predicted Growth Target | Subject/Grade Level |
| Albert | Learn by Doing, Inc. | N | 9th-12th: Grammar, Vocabulary, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus, Select AP courses |
| Advanced Placement | College Board | N | Click for a complete list of available exams across multiple content areas |
| ALIRA | ACTFL | N | 1st–12th Latin |
| AAPPL | ACTFL | N | 1st–12th Arabic, Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish |
| AVANT | AVANT Assessment | N | 1st through 12th Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in 45 languages, including all languages taught in Texas K-12 schools. |
| CIRCLE (CPM) | CLI Engage | N | Pre–K Multiple Domains (Social and Emotional Development, Language and Communication, Emergent Literacy—Reading and Writing, Mathematics) |
| Classical Learning Test | Classical Learning Initiatives | N | 3-12 Language, K-8 Mathematics, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry. |
| DRA | Pearson | N | Kinder–8th Reading |
| Exact Path | Edmentum | Y | K-8 Math and Reading |
| Exploros | Exploros Inc. | N | Social Studies 4th-8th, World Geography, World History, US History |
| Fitness Gram | Cooper Institute | N | Kinder–12th or ages 5–17 Physical Education |
| iCEV | iCEV | N | Secondary CTE Industry Certifications |
| iReady | Curriculum Associates | Y | Kindergarten–12th Grade Reading, K-6 Spanish Reading, Kindergarten–8 th Grade Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry |
| IRLA | American Reading Company | N | Kinder–12th Literacy* |
| iStation (ISIP) | iStation | Y | ISIP Reading and ISIP Math: Prekindergarten to 8th grade, ISIP Lectura: Prekindergarten to 5th grade |
| IXL | IXL | N | K-12 English Language Arts; K-8 Math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus |
| LAS Links | Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) | Y | Emergent Bilingual: K-12 |
| Lets’ Go Learn Diagnostic Assessments | Lets’ Go Learn | N | Kinder-12th Reading, Kinder-8th Math, Algebra I |
| MAP | NWEA | Y | Pre-K-8 Reading, 2-12 Language, K-8 Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, 2-8 Science, and Biology, Spanish: K-8 Reading, K-8 Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry |
| mClass | Amplify | Y | Kinder–6 Literacy* |
| Momentum | SAVVAS | N | Kinder-8th Math |
| Music First Classroom | Music First | N | 3-12 Music (all) |
| NOCTI CTE | National Occupational Competency Testing Institute | N | Secondary CTE: Click for a complete list of available exams across multiple credential areas |
| Precision Exams | YouScience | N | Secondary CTE: Agriculture Architecture and Construction, AV Communication, Business, Education, Finance, Public Administration, Health Science, Hospitality, Human Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Law and Public Safety, STEM, Transportation Distribution & Logistics |
| Renaissance STAR | Renaissance | Y | Kinder–3rd Literacy, Kinder–12th Reading, Kinder–8th Math, Algebra I**, Algebra II**, Geometry** |
| STAAR with STAAR Progress Measure | – | Y | 4th–8th Reading Language Arts, English I, English II, 4th–8th Math, Algebra I, STAAR Alternate 2, 4th-5th Spanish RLA and Math |
| STAAR without a STAAR Progress Measure | – | N | 3rd Math, 3rd Reading, 5th and 8th Science,8th Social Studies, Biology, Algebra II, High School US History, 3rd STAAR Alternate 2 |
| STAAR with STAAR Transition Tables | – | Y | 4th–8th Reading Language Arts, English I, English II, 4th–8th Math, Algebra I, STAAR Alternative 2 Reading and Math, Students moving from Spanish Language to English Language STAAR, 4th-5th Spanish RLA and Math |
| STAAR without STAAR Transition Tables | – | N | 3rd Math, Algebra II, 3rd Reading, 5th and 8th Science, Biology, 8th Social Studies, High School US History, 3rd STAAR Alternate 2 |
| Stem Scopes | Accelerate Learning | N | Science: K-8, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Math: Kinder-8th and Algebra 1 |
| TEKSready | Region 10 | N | RLA: 1st-2nd , English III, English IV Math: 2nd grade, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Algebraic Reasoning Social Studies: 3rd-7th grade, World History, World Geography, Economics, Government, Psychology, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies; Science: 6th-7th grade, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Aquatic Science, Earth Science Systems, Environmental Systems; CTE: Select Courses |
| TELPAS | TEA | N | 2nd–12th English Language Learners—Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing |
| Tejas (LEE) | CLI Engage | N | Kinder–3rd Spanish Literacy* |
| TPRI | CLI Engage | N | Kinder–3rd grade Literacy* |
| TX-KEA | CLI Engage | N | Kinder English and Spanish Language, Literacy*, STEM, Social Emotional, Executive Function, Academic Motor Skills |
* Literacy: emergent reading, writing, language development, receptive language skills.
** SGPs not available, so can be used as Option 2 Pre-test/Post-test only. District sets expected growth targets.
*** TIA student growth measures selected for early childhood teachers may or may not meet Early Childhood Reporting Requirements.