Search for Texas public school grade-level retention data by campus, district, and region.
Reports
View reports on grade-level retention in Texas public schools. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print PDF versions of the reports.
FAQ
View frequently asked questions about grade-level retention in Texas public schools.
The Accountability Research Unit in the Division of Research and Analysis publishes an annual report on grade-level retention in Texas public schools. Data on retention are provided by student characteristic and program participation. In addition, student retention and promotion data are reported with data on the performance of students in Grades 3-10 on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) reading and mathematics tests. A supplement to the report presents grade-level retention data at the district level.
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2009-10 (November 2011), PDF (1.7 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2008-09 (November 2010), PDF (1.6 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2007-08 (March 2010), PDF (1.5 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2006-07 (October 2008), PDF (2.3 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2005-06 (October 2007), PDF (3.1 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2004-05 (December 2006), PDF (3.0 MB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2003-04 (October 2005), PDF (808 KB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2002-03 (November 2004), PDF (772 KB)
Grade-Level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2001-02 (March 2004), PDF (759 KB)
Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 2000-01 (October 2002), PDF (931 KB)
Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 1999-00 (July 2002), PDF (1.1 MB)
Grade-level Retention in Texas Public Schools, 1998-99 (May 2001), PDF (1.5 MB)
1997-98 Report on Grade-level Retention of Texas Students (November 1999), PDF (498 KB)
The following reports are not available in PDF. For additional information please e-mail the Texas Education Agency Office of Publications or contact the office by phone at 512-463-9744.
- 1996-97 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (October 1998)
- 1995-96 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (September 1997)
- 1994-95 Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students (September 1996)
- Report on Grade Level Retention of Texas Students, 1992-93 and 1993-94 (February 1995)
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1. Where can I find information about retention rates and how they are calculated?
The retention rate reported by the Texas Education Agency is an annual rate that shows the percentage of students who, in the fall of a given school year, were enrolled in the same grade level as reported for the last six-week period of attendance in the previous year. Additional information about grade-level retention rates, including how they are defined and calculated, can be found in the latest report on grade-level retention, the Accountability Research grade-level retention data search, and the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) glossary.
2. Where can I find the latest retention rates for my district/campus?
Visit the Accountability Research grade-level retention data search, or search Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports.
Contact Information
For questions or comments, please e-mail the Division of Research and Analysis, Accountability Research Unit, or contact the unit by phone at 512-475-3523.
This page last updated September 27, 2012.
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