Texas School Grades Released: Houston ISD Receives 'C' Rating

Texas Education Agency School Ratings

• 📌 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2023 accountability ratings for Texas schools and districts, covering the 2022-2023 academic year.
• ⚖️ These ratings were delayed by a 19-month legal battle over changes to grading standards.

Performance of Major Districts

• 🎯 Houston ISD, the state's largest district, received an overall "C" rating with a score of 72 out of 100.
• 🌟 Tomball ISD achieved an "A" rating, while Aldine ISD was given a "D" rating.

Decline in Overall Ratings

• 📉 Statewide, the 2023 ratings show a general decline compared to 2022, largely attributed to a decrease in student academic growth rates.
• 📊 Only 18% of campuses across Texas earned an "A" rating.

Controversy Over Grading Standards

• 📈 The TEA adjusted benchmarks for higher ratings for the 2022-2023 school year, which led to several districts suing, claiming insufficient notice of the changes.
• 🧑‍⚖️ A judge initially found the TEA's changes unlawful, but the agency appealed, and the 15th Court of Appeals ruled that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath did not exceed his authority.

Future Ratings and Resources

• 🗓️ While accountability ratings for the current school year are set for release in August, a second lawsuit is pending regarding the 2023-2024 ratings.
• 💻 A link to search individual school and district ratings is available on the KHOU.com web story for this article.