The Texas Education Agency cites the COVID-19 pandemic for lackluster scores. Author: JJ Maldonado Updated: 6:18 PM CDT June 28, 2021 TYLER, Texas — The Texas Education Agency Monday released spring 2021 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results otherwise known as STAAR. Districts across the state showed an increased in students 'not meeting' grade level expectations. "I would think that every district in Texas is a little disappointed in the results," Dr. James Wilcox, superintendent of Longview Independent School District, said. Wilcox says the recent numbers for his district show how the pandemic has impacted student learning. "No, it was not a surprise for us, because we've been aware of the COVID slide, if you will, what that was going to mean for our students."