August 15, 2025

Texas Schools Receive A-F Accountability Ratings

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the A-F school accountability ratings, assessing the performance of North Texas schools based on student achievement, school progress, and more. This year’s evaluations reveal a significant shift, with many districts improving their ratings. Notably, Frisco ISD achieved an A-rating, while the Dallas ISD moved from a C to a B. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will tour schools to discuss these results and their implications. Parents can visit TXschools.gov for detailed performance data on individual districts.

Dallas, Texas – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the A-F school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year, offering a critical assessment of how North Texas schools are performing across various metrics. The ratings, unveiled on Friday, come as a guiding tool for parents to evaluate the academic effectiveness of their children’s schools and districts.

Based on a comprehensive evaluation of student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps, the ratings reflect a significant shift in performance. This year’s assessments were particularly influenced by the outcomes on the STAAR tests, high school graduation rates, and indicators of college and career readiness. Notably, student achievement and school progress contribute to 70% of the overall scores, while the metric for closing the gaps accounts for the remaining 30%.

The A-F rating system, which was introduced in 2018, aims to provide straightforward reporting for educational performance. This year’s release was initially delayed due to legal challenges questioning recent alterations to the rating system. However, an appellate court ruled in favor of the TEA, allowing the organization to proceed with the publication of ratings for both the 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 school years after the previous ratings were held back.

Among the districts rated, Frisco Independent School District (ISD) stood out with an impressive A-rating, achieving a score of 90 out of 100. Other districts that performed well include McKinney ISD, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, and Mansfield ISD, all of which received scores in the upper 80s. In contrast, the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) saw an improvement, raising its overall score from a C to a B this year, signaling positive change within the district.

Fort Worth ISD also demonstrated considerable improvement, increasing its score from a D to a C. Despite this advancement, the district remains under scrutiny concerning the possibility of a state takeover due to ongoing performance challenges.

The overall landscape of Houston ISD indicates that approximately 31% of Texas public schools improved their ratings compared to the previous year, while 15% of schools saw their ratings decline. This fluctuation in scores underscores the varying levels of performance across different districts and indicates a mixed educational environment.

For parents eager to assess their individual district’s performance, the TEA recommends visiting the official state website, TXschools.gov, where thorough performance data is available.

In conjunction with the release of these ratings, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath is embarking on a statewide tour to engage with school districts, focusing on accountability and the implications of the recently released grades. Among the stops on this tour is the Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy in Dallas, where the commissioner will connect with local educators and stakeholders about enhancing educational outcomes.

The TEA’s accountability ratings play a significant role in evaluating the educational quality and effectiveness of North Texas schools, providing a foundation for discussions about school improvement efforts. As a tool for transparency and guidance, the A-F rating system is designed to empower parents and communities to advocate for better educational opportunities for their children.

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