The Texas Education Agency published its annual accountability scores for public schools on Friday morning. The ratings evaluate how well campuses and districts perform academically and prepare students for higher education and careers. These results cover the 2025-2026 academic year.
Statewide, 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses received ratings. Twenty-four percent of both districts and individual campuses saw their ratings increase compared to the previous year. Five hundred eighty-five campuses moved from below an A rating to achieving an A. Overall, 85% of all rated campuses achieved acceptable academic performance, defined as a C or higher.
The agency highlighted Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School in Irving ISD as one of several high-poverty schools that earned an A. The total number of high-poverty schools receiving top marks rose by two percent from the prior year. Education Commissioner Mike Morath issued a statement noting that the ratings reflect progress made by educators while identifying areas needing improvement.
He emphasized that transparency allows parents to understand school performance.
Dallas ISD released its data ahead of the official announcement. The district reported that students met or exceeded state growth metrics in 92% of assessed categories. African American students outperformed state averages in math and social studies across all achievement levels and led in reading at the gold standard level. Emergent bilingual and economically disadvantaged students also surpassed state peers in all subjects.
Skyline High School achieved an A rating, a significant jump from its previous D rating three years ago. The school credited a new principal, updated learning strategies, and expanded career readiness programs for the improvement. Principal Joe Pouncy expressed excitement about the results and stated the staff remains focused on continued growth.
