The STaR Chart is used to assess a school's progress towards Texas' technology goals and is based on an annual faculty survey. Data from North Shore Middle School showed their classification improving from "Developing Tech" to "Advanced Tech" between 2006-2007 and 2008-2009, with leadership and support reaching 18 out of 24 in 2008-2009, up from 13 previously. The STaR Chart measures a school's teaching, leadership, infrastructure and other areas relating to educational technology.