August 16, 2025

Texas Education Agency Announces School Accountability Ratings

News Summary

The Texas Education Agency has released the school accountability ratings for the academic year, showing positive trends for many districts. Notably, 24% of school districts improved their ratings, with Dallas ISD upgrading from C to B. Fort Worth ISD maintained its C rating but has made progress by halving its F-rated schools. Education Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized the need for continued improvement in struggling districts. Overall, the ratings reflect substantial recovery and advancements in educational performance across Texas.

Texas Education Agency Releases 2025 School Accountability Ratings, Highlighting Gains for North Texas Districts

Austin, Texas – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced the school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 academic year, revealing positive trends among many school districts across the state. Notably, 24% of Texas school districts achieved a higher accountability rating this year compared to the previous year, demonstrating significant progress in academic performance.

In total, 31% of the state’s 9,084 public schools recorded improved scores, while 15% saw a decline in their ratings. This evaluation was based on several factors, including progress, academic growth, and student achievement, along with performance in comparison to similar institutions. The release of this year’s ratings comes after legal challenges that delayed the publication of the rankings for the 2023-24 school year.

Despite these challenges, the recent ratings point to substantial improvements in certain districts. Dallas Independent School District (DISD) notably upgraded its overall rating from a C to a B, reflecting an encouraging trend in student performance. In conjunction with this improvement, the number of A-rated schools within DISD has doubled from 30 to 60, while the count of F-rated schools has drastically decreased from 24 to just 2.

More District Insights

Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) maintained its C rating for both the 2024 and 2025 school years. However, this rating is an improvement from the D rating it received two years prior. FWISD has also halved its number of F-rated schools, dropping from 31 in 2024 to 11 in 2025, although concerns about potential state takeover remain due to past underperformance.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath highlighted these advancements but noted the need for continued efforts to enhance academic outcomes in Fort Worth ISD and other districts facing challenges. A total of 63 districts and 757 schools across Texas have now entered the A rating category in 2025, reflecting a broader trend of improvement in school performance statewide.

Background on Accountability Ratings

The A-F rating system established by the TEA is designed to provide parents with clear information regarding school performance, particularly in the areas of student achievement and overall school progress. The system has faced criticism in the past, with some arguing that changes could have led to misrepresentations of district performances.

In addition to Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs, districts such as Frisco ISD have also made notable strides, earning an A grade with a score of 90 out of 100. Similarly, McKinney and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDs improved their ratings by four points from the prior year, contributing to the overall positive trend reflected in the latest ratings.

The latest accountability ratings reflect ongoing efforts from school districts across Texas to improve educational outcomes in the wake of previous setbacks caused by legal disputes over the rating system. While the 2023 ratings were released only after a court ruling in April, the current perspective indicates optimistic recovery and upward movement in ratings for the upcoming academic years.

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