Minimum Test Scores (TSIA2)

To enroll in Dual Credit, a student must meet Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) standards. These are test scores that will satisfy TSIA2 requirements. Students must provide the Office of Dual Credit with test scores. Scores are sent by the student鈥檚 high school counselor.

TestPassing Standards
EOC
STAAR
English II: 4000
Algebra I: 4000 (With a Passing Algebra II Course)
TSIMath: 350
Reading: 351
Writing: 4 or higher on the essay AND a 340 on multiple choice OR 4 on the essay AND below a 340 on multiple choice AND a 4 or above on the ABE Diagnostic

Students must meet both the essay and multiple choice score requirement
TSIA2ELAR: 5 or higher on the essay AND 945 on multiple choice
OR
5 or higher on the essay AND 910-944 AND Diagnostic Level 5 or 6

Math: 950
OR
910-949 AND Diagnostic Level 6
ACT

Prior to February 15, 2023:
Math: 19
English: 19
Composite: 23
Students must meet both the composite and section score requirement.
On or After February 15, 2023:
Math: 22
English: combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R)

SATMath: 530
Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW): 480
PLANMath: 19
English: 19
Composite: 23
Students must meet both the composite and section score requirement
PSATMath: 510
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW): 460