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Texas public school accountability ratings

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2026-08-17 17:16 UTC → 2026-09-02 22:02 UTC · added removed

The Texas Education Agency released its Agency’s 2026 A-F accountability ratings, showing ratings show modest statewide improvements. Approximately improvements, with approximately 24% of school districts and campuses improved improving their grades compared to 2025, with grades. While 85% of rated campuses earning earned a grade of C or higher. In higher, the San Antonio area, results have intensified the number of failing districts in Bexar County decreased from three to one, and Houston ISD earned an overall grade risk of B. However, the ratings highlighted specific risks for state intervention. intervention for several districts. In the Austin Independent School District, Burnet and Webb middle schools received their fifth consecutive ‘F’ rating. Under Texas state law, this allows the education commissioner to either close the campuses or replace the elected school board with state-appointed managers. More broadly, at least 14 districts—including those in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Waco—now have campuses with four consecutive failing grades, placing them at risk of future intervention. In Houston ISD, which earned an overall grade of B, the timeline for ending state control may be delayed because four delayed. Four elementary schools—Benevidez, Foster, Highland Heights, and Mading—received ‘F’ ratings. Commissioner Mike Morath stated that for local electoral control to return, the district must eliminate multiyear academically failing campuses, ensure special education compliance, and maintain an efficient board of managers. While the state takeover of Houston ISD was scheduled to end in June 2027, the timeline progress remains dependent on academic progress. a prerequisite. Some districts have responded to the threat of sanctions by closing declining schools or partnering with outside providers. However, critics argue these measures may lead to teacher shortages and student displacement without addressing the socioeconomic factors impacting test scores.

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  1. 2026-09-02 22:02 UTC Texas public school accountability ratings
  2. 2026-08-17 17:16 UTC Texas public school accountability ratings
  3. 2026-08-15 17:35 UTC Texas public school accountability ratings

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