Fort Bend Independent School District announced on Oct. 26 that its students are performing above the national average in key academic areas. District staff presented results from a beginning‑of‑year Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment, which tracks growth in math, reading and science.

Strong growth across the district

Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Jaretha Jordan highlighted that 49 campuses have crossed the high‑achievement threshold in reading, while 34 campuses have done so in math. “It is important to drill down to the individual student level, campus level and grade level to make sure our students are growing each day,” Jordan said.

Math results

Overall, math scores sit above the national 50th percentile. Scores begin to dip below the median in eighth grade, a trend the district plans to address. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Hubbard noted that students in accelerated math programs are not included in the MAP data, which may affect the picture for higher‑level learners.

Reading performance

All grade levels, except 11th grade, scored above the national average in reading. Hubbard explained that the 11th‑grade dip is an isolated result and that the district remains confident in its literacy initiatives.

Science outcomes

Science scores remain consistently strong through eighth grade. The data shows a decline in 10th‑grade biology, but Hubbard clarified that most ninth‑grade biology students are in accelerated tracks, while 10th‑grade students are taking the standard curriculum.

New unified data‑support tool

Previously, campus leaders used a variety of feedback tools, making district‑wide comparison difficult. This year, Fort Bend ISD adopted a single universal support tool that aligns feedback and calibrates expectations, giving leaders a consistent measure for evaluating student growth.

Priorities for the 2026‑27 school year

The district outlined several focus areas:

• Universal Tier 1 instruction to help teachers gauge student needs.
• Professional learning teams that use data to design lessons and address issues.
• Improved data literacy for campus leaders to turn data into action.
• Multi‑tiered systems of support for additional interventions.
• Leadership development to help campus leaders understand needs and support teachers.

Looking ahead

Staff will concentrate on closing the achievement gap in high‑school classes and on meeting the needs of specific student groups. Jordan emphasized the district’s commitment to individualized growth, saying, “It is important to drill down to the individual student level, campus level and grade level to make sure our students are growing each day.”

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