Exam for Acceleration:

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. MFISD uses tests from the University of Texas High School.  MFISD 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 subject level (subject level acceleration only) or grade level (grade level acceleration only) in the year following testing. A student may not attempt to earn credit by examination for a specific high school course more than two times. The summer testing window for the 25-26 school year is July 29 – 30, 2025, and will take place at your child’s campus. Registration is done with your elementary campus counselor. 

Kindergarten Exam for Acceleration:

Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled in kindergarten in MFISD 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. Registration is through your campus counselor.

Exam for Acceleration Criteria:

Grades 1–5: Grade Level Acceleration Only

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.

Registration is through your campus counselor.

Grades 6–12: Credit by Academic Subject

A student in any of grades 6-12 must be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she has had no prior instruction if the student scores:

A. a three or higher on a College Board advanced placement examination that has been approved by the school district board of trustees for the applicable course;

B. a scaled score of 50 or higher on an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and approved by the school district board of trustees for the applicable course; or

C. 80% on any other criterion-referenced test approved by the school district board of trustees for the applicable course.

PSAT and SAT Information