Lake Worth ISD Faces State Takeover Due to Failing Accountability Ratings

State Takeover of Lake Worth ISD

• 📌 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced plans to take over Lake Worth ISD, making it the second Tarrant County school district to face this action this year.
• ⚠️ The decision stems from one campus receiving its fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating and six campuses having failing grades.
• 📉 Commissioner Mike Morath cited that the district's student performance is significantly below the state average, with only 24% of students meeting grade level.

Potential Takeover Process

• ⚖️ Lake Worth ISD has the option to appeal the state's decision.
• 🧑‍⚖️ If the appeal fails, the TEA will appoint a board of managers and a conservator to oversee the district, along with a new superintendent.

Community Reaction

• 👍 One parent expressed support for the takeover, hoping for improvements for the children's future and education.
• 🗣️ It was clarified that the TEA is taking over the district, not the city of Fort Worth.