Houston ISD's Preliminary State Ratings Show Significant Improvement Under State Takeover

HISD's Preliminary Accountability Ratings

• 🎯 Houston ISD reports significant improvements in preliminary state accountability ratings, indicating success in the district's state takeover.
• 📈 The district claims to have eliminated all F-rated campuses, a major shift from previous years.

Improvements in School Performance

• 🌟 Preliminary data shows 74% of HISD schools now hold an A or B rating, more than doubling the rate from two years ago when only 35% achieved this level.
• 🏫 This means approximately 72-73% of HISD students are now attending schools with an A or B rating.

Focus on Underserved Students

• 💡 A key focus has been on providing the right education for underserved students, including those facing poverty and language barriers.
• 🚀 The district aims to ensure access to quality education in every neighborhood.

Addressing Criticisms and Instruction Quality

• ⚠️ Teacher associations have raised concerns regarding staffing changes, loss of campus autonomy, and the use of uncertified educators.
• 🔑 Superintendent Mike Miles emphasizes that a complete overhaul was necessary, with a primary focus on the quality of instruction as the biggest indicator of student success.

Future Outlook

• ✅ While the current year is considered a turning point, Miles acknowledges that more work remains to be done.