In July 1984, the Texas Legislature mandated the criterion-referenced tests designed to assess minimum basic competencies in mathematics, reading, and writing. During the 1985-86 school year, the Texas Education Agency instituted the Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS) program to measure student competencies at grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 in all subject areas and at grade 11-12 in mathematics and English language arts. The grade 11-12 test must be completed successfully if the student is to graduate. The TEAMS test consists of multiple choice items designed to assess student learning associated with explicit TEAMS objectives. Tabulated results are provided and analyzed, including comparisons with national scores on a norm-referenced test and aggregations by ethnic group. Data are also provided concerning students for whom remedial instruction would be provided due to failure to attain the standard for mastery established by the State Board of Education. (TJH)