Students across Texas continue to show growth in reading, but more than half remain below grade level in math, a concern for long-term academic success, test results show. Despite the positive momentum, some experts remain cautious.

The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.

Test scores for grades 3-8 on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exam showed gains across almost every grade level and subject - including reading, ma