The Texas Education Agency released accountability scores for all Texas schools, grading how well specific campuses and school districts perform academically and prepare students for college and the workforce. The scores cover the 2025-2026 school year, with 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses rated in 2026.

Improvements and Achievements

24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025, with 585 campuses improving from below an A to an A rating in 2026. Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School in Irving ISD was singled out as one of several high-poverty schools that earned an A this school year. The number of high-poverty schools scoring an A is up 2% over last year.

Dallas ISD released its numbers ahead of the official release, stating that its students performed at or above the state in growth for 92% of all assessed categories. Dallas ISD African American students exceeded state performance in math and social studies across all three achievement levels and outperformed their peers in reading at the gold standard level of Meets in the state assessments.

Notable Success Stories

Skyline High School, which was previously a D-rated campus, achieved an A rating after installing a new principal, adopting new learning strategies, and expanding career readiness programs. Principal Joe Pouncy expressed excitement and determination to continue growing.

Education Commissioner Mike Morath will visit North Texas, speaking at Bell Manor Elementary in Bedford, to discuss the accountability scores and the progress of Texas public schools.

Parents and the public can explore the ratings and associated resources on the website txschools.gov to understand the performance of their schools.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.