Analysis of 89 Texas Districts Shows Higher STAAR Math Performance With Prodigy

Math achievement remains a top priority for districts striving to accelerate learning and strengthen performance on the STAAR assessment. Understanding which instructional tools yield measurable growth helps leaders make more confident, evidence-based decisions about what truly drives student success. 

In this retrospective study of 89 districts, over 16,000 3rd-grade students who used Prodigy during the 2023–24 school year experienced a 13.8-point scaled score improvement and 5 percentage-point gain in proficiency on the STAAR Math test despite a statewide trend that found 3rd-grade performance declining overall. 

Key Takeaways 

• Comparison between Texas schools with high Prodigy usage and the statewide average on 2023–24 STAAR 

• How much performance improved if students answered at least 10 or 200 questions in Prodigy monthly 

• Analysis of teacher impact, including classrooms where educators created 0 or more,10 or more, 20 or more, 30 or more, or 40 or more assignments in Prodigy monthly 

Explore the full report to see how intentional use of Prodigy can strengthen math achievement in your district.