Exam for Acceleration

Exam for Acceleration (EA) Process

The Texas State Board of Education requires school districts to offer Examinations for Acceleration (EA) at every grade level and for every subject area offered in grades K–12. LISD uses tests from the University of Texas High School and Texas Tech University Distance Education Centers to offer a wide array of exams for grades K–12. Leander ISD uses these resources to ensure standardization and objectivity of the exams. Students earning a qualifying score of 80% or higher will be accelerated to the next grade level in the year following testing.

Grades 1–5: Grade Level Acceleration Only (including current Kinder students wanting to advance to 2nd grade)

A student in grades 1-5, who has not received instruction at the grade level tested, must be accelerated (promoted) one grade if the student meets the following requirements:
A. The student scores 80 percent or above on a criterion referenced test for the grade level to be skipped in each of the following areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies;
B. A district representative recommends that the student be accelerated; and
C. The student’s parent or guardian gives written approval of acceleration.

The summer testing window for the 25-26 school year is June 3-5, 2025, and will take place at Henry Middle School. Registration is done with your elementary campus counselor. Registration ends May 2, 2025.

Kindergarten Exam for Acceleration

Incoming Kindergarten (must be pre-registered)

Highly advanced kindergarten students who are currently enrolled in kindergarten in LISD can accelerate to first grade ONLY if they qualify through the Kindergarten Exam for Acceleration (EA) into first grade process.

Students will be accelerated into First Grade if they achieve a minimum score of 80% on the grade-level exam in both of the following subject areas: language arts and mathematics.

The summer testing window for the 25-26 school year is July 29 – 30, 2025, and will take place at Camacho Elementary School. Registration is done with your elementary campus counselor. Registration ends May 16, 2025.

For more information, please go to the district website. To register, contact me at 512-570-7616 or tracy.mercer@leanderisd.org.

Study guides are linked here.

• • Kindergarten Mathematics EA

  • Kindergarten Language Arts EA

Need additional information?

For grades 1-12, UT provides review sheets in a free online printable format, available even before students are enrolled. Please click this link for more information.

For more information or to register for an exam, please contact me at tracy.mercer@leanderisd.org or 512-570-7616

LEANDER ISD Elementary EA TESTING DATES: