August 8, 2025

Dallas Schools Achieve Significant Improvement in Ratings

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The Texas Education Agency has released the A-F accountability ratings, revealing that over 70% of schools in the Dallas Independent School District have earned A or B ratings. This marks a significant improvement from previous years, with the number of schools receiving D or F ratings substantially reduced. Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde aims for zero D and F-rated schools in the following year. The updated ratings system illustrates ongoing progress in student achievement, particularly in reading and math, indicating a positive trend for Dallas schools.

Dallas – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the long-awaited 2022-2023 A-F accountability ratings for public schools in Texas, revealing significant improvement for the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde announced that over 70% of DISD schools are now receiving A or B ratings. This marks a notable increase in both A and B ratings, with the number of schools receiving A ratings more than doubling, and B ratings increasing by over 50% compared to previous years.

According to the new data, the number of schools rated D or F in the DISD has seen a dramatic drop. The quantity of D or F schools has plummeted from 65 to just 16, with the F ratings decreasing from 24 to 2, and D ratings lowered from 41 to 14. This positive trend was particularly evident in South Dallas, where all schools have achieved a B rating. Dr. Elizalde has stated an optimistic goal that next year, DISD will report zero D and F-rated schools.

The updated TEA ratings illustrate an upward trajectory for DISD, highlighted by improvements in STAAR test scores for students in grades three through eight, especially in reading and math. These scores are a critical factor in the accountability ratings, which assess schools based on student achievement, school progress, and efforts to close academic gaps.

The release of the 2022-2023 ratings marked the end of a substantial wait. Legal challenges surrounding updates to the rating system caused significant delays, pushing the release back several years. The TEA’s ratings system has evolved, and for the current year, DISD received a C overall, a decline from the previous year’s B rating. This decrease is largely attributed to a revised and more rigorous grading formula.

A total of 232 schools within DISD were evaluated in the latest ratings. Of these, 47 received A ratings, 74 achieved B ratings, 66 were assigned C ratings, 37 garnered D ratings, and 8 were rated F. The new accountability ratings also come with revised criteria, especially for high schools, where 88% of seniors must either enroll in college, pursue a non-college career, or enter the military to earn an A rating.

In contrast, neighboring Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) has faced greater challenges, as 77 out of its 108 schools received D or F ratings. The disparity between these districts highlights the variable performance across Texas schools and underlines the importance of transparency in academic assessment provided by the TEA.

The accountability ratings were published after a five-year gap, during which parents and families were without the necessary information to gauge school performance. The TEA has indicated that these ratings are designed to offer clarity and foster improvements in educational outcomes across the state. Parents and the community can now access a complete set of ratings and insights into students’ academic progress.

The upcoming A-F ratings for the next school year are set to be released on August 15, 2024, giving stakeholders further opportunities to track educational advancements in Texas public schools. As the DISD continues to strive for improved ratings and an enhanced educational environment, the focus remains on ensuring student success and closing academic performance gaps.

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