The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has unveiled its annual accountability ratings, revealing the performance of public school districts, campuses, and charter schools across the state. Each institution received an A-F letter grade aimed at assessing how well students are prepared for the next grade level or post-high school opportunities.
In its latest report, TEA evaluated 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses for the 2026 academic year. The grading system categorizes performance levels, with grades of C or above deemed acceptable. Notably, 585 campuses showed improvement, advancing from below an A grade to achieving an A. Overall, 85% of campuses received a C or higher statewide.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath commented on the results, stating, “This year’s A-F ratings illustrate the progress Texas public schools are making and acknowledge the hard work of our educators while illuminating areas of needed improvement to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.” He emphasized the commitment to transparency, allowing parents and the public to explore the ratings and associated resources for understanding school performance.
Top Performing Districts
Patton Springs Independent School District (ISD) in Dickens County emerged as the highest-rated district, earning an A with a perfect score of 100. The top five school districts in Texas are as follows:
- A/100: Patton Springs ISD
- A/97: Fayetteville ISD, Whitharral ISD, Grady ISD, Blackwell CISD, Highland ISD
- A/96: Claude ISD, Borden County ISD, Huckabay ISD, Loop ISD, Glasscock County ISD, Jayton-Girard ISD, McMullen County ISD, Douglass ISD, Broaddus ISD, and Aspermont ISD
- A/95: Ft. Sam Houston ISD, South Texas ISD, Nazareth ISD, Highland Park ISD, Turkey-Quitaque ISD, Knox City-O’Brien CISD, North Zulch ISD, Rochelle ISD, and Miles ISD
- A/94: Randolph Field ISD, Lovejoy ISD, Sunnyvale ISD, Klondike ISD, Sands CISD, Roby CISD, Gruver ISD, Hartley ISD, Paint Creek ISD, Abbott ISD, Guthrie CSD, Mumford ISD, Ira ISD, Sterling City ISD, Eanes ISD, and Utopia ISD
Lowest Performing Districts
Conversely, Malone ISD in Hill County received the lowest grade in the report, an F with an overall score of 44. This marked a significant decline from its previous B grade and score of 88 in the 2024-25 school year. The bottom five districts are as follows:
- F/44: Malone ISD
- F/52: Hubbard ISD and Prairie Lea ISD
- F/53: Morgan Mill ISD
- F/57: Roscoe Collegiate ISD
- F/58: Wharton ISD
Top Public Schools
Four public schools achieved an impressive A/100 in the latest report:
- School for the Talented and Gifted, Dallas ISD, Dallas
- Patton Springs School, Patton Springs ISD
- Spring Branch Academic Institute, Spring Branch ISD, Houston
- Dovalina Elementary, Laredo ISD, Laredo
Lowest Public Schools
The public school with the lowest rating was Dr. Mae E. Jones-Clark Elementary School in Beaumont, which received an F/41, down from a C/74 in the previous year.
Top Charter Schools
In the realm of charter schools, Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies in Port Arthur and Chaparral Star Academy in Austin both earned an A/99.
Lowest Charter School
The lowest-rated charter school was Celebrate Dyslexia School in San Antonio, which received an F/41 and was not rated in the previous year.
Understanding TEA Ratings
The TEA ratings are based on weighted scores that assess student achievement, school progress, and the “closing the gaps” measurement, which evaluates progress among various demographic groups. These weighted scores contribute to the overall rating of each school.
For those interested in finding specific school ratings, a searchable database is available at TXschools.gov.
