
The rating system is a framework of four indexes based on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) results. At the high school and district level Index 4 includes additional indicators using TAKS, Advanced Placement exams (AP), SAT, ACT, graduation data, dual enrollment data from the prior year graduation class. The district and campuses must meet or exceed the cut score set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on all four indexes to earn a Met Standard label.