Texas Education Agency Takes Over Lake Worth ISD Due to Failing Student Performance

TEA Takeover of Lake Worth ISD

• 🎯 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has initiated the process to take over Lake Worth ISD, citing insufficient student performance.
• ⚠️ Commissioner Mike Morath stated that the district's schools are "not good enough for the students," a decision not made lightly.

Reasons for Takeover

• 📉 Every school in Lake Worth ISD received failing grades, with one exception.
• 📊 Marilyn Miller Language Academy had an unacceptable rating for five consecutive years.
• 📚 Only 24% of students across the district are meeting grade level, which is 28% below the state average.
• ⚠️ Nearly 80% of students are performing below grade level in reading, writing, and math.

Next Steps and District Response

• 🧑‍⚖️ State-appointed leadership will replace the current trustees with a board of managers.
• 🧐 A conservator will oversee district operations, and a new superintendent will be appointed.
• 💬 Lake Worth ISD acknowledges the situation as a "turning point" and is committed to transparency and teamwork to ensure an exceptional education for every student.
• 🗓️ A hearing is scheduled for December 19th, where Lake Worth ISD leadership can present their case.