Castleberry ISD offers the Acceleration in Math (AIM) program for currently enrolled kindergarten through fifth grade students who meet established eligibility criteria. The program provides qualifying students the opportunity to advance beyond their current grade-level math curriculum.
The AIM program accelerates students’ progress in mathematics, allowing them to explore more challenging content and stay ahead of the regular curriculum. Castleberry ISD carefully evaluates factors such as STAAR Math performance, math report card grades, and district benchmarks for each nominated student. Students who meet the criteria are then expected to demonstrate mastery of math standards beyond their current grade level—in areas where they have not received formal classroom instruction.
Parents may nominate their child for Castleberry ISD’s Acceleration in Math program until 5 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The following questions should be taken into account when deciding whether or not to nominate a student for the program.
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Is the student currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grades?
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Does the student consistently earn 90 or higher in math each nine weeks?
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Grades K-1: Does the student score above grade level on Beginning of Year (BOY) and Middle of Year (MOY) benchmarks?
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Grades 2-5: Does the student score 90% or higher on district benchmark and/or unit assessments?
Parents who answer mostly yes to the questions above are encouraged to nominate their child using the online form.
Students who are nominated and meet the district’s qualification criteria for assessment will complete the University of Texas Grade Level Placement exam for math in early April to determine the student's eligibility for the program.
Each student will be assessed by completing the test for the grade level the student will be in next year. Students scoring an 80 or above on the UT Grade Placement exam will be accelerated to the grade level above the exam. The test results will arrive before the end of the school year.
For more information about qualification criteria to test, visit the district's AIM web page or contact your child's math teacher.
All nomination forms must be submitted by 5 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.