Texas Education Agency 2025-26 accountability ratings released this week show Taylor and Granger independent school districts seeing improvements, while Hutto and Thrall schools remained at the same level.
The Taylor Independent School District showed one of the biggest jumps, moving from a D rating two years ago to a B with an average score of 80.
“We are proud but not surprised by the new rating,” said Taylor ISD Superintendent Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen.
Granger schools also moved from a D to a C with a score of 76.
The Thrall Independent School District received the highest rating among area school systems with an A and a score of 93 out of 100.
All of Thrall ISD’s campuses also received an A rating.
Hutto’s rating remained a C, unchanged from the previous year.
The state’s A-F accountability system measures student performance across several areas, including achievement on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, tests.
The system was created in 2017 through House Bill 22 and underwent significant changes in 2023.
The full A-F ratings are available at TxSchools.gov.
According to a release from TEA, 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026.
Of those, “Twenty-four percent of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025; 585 campuses across Texas improved from below an A to an A rating in 2026. In total, 85% of campuses that received an A-F rating statewide achieved acceptable academic performance (C or above),” the release noted.
According to the agency, the ratings “provide clear, accessible information on school and district performance, serving as an essential tool for parents, educators, policymakers and local communities to make informed decisions that support student success.”
State Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the efforts of teachers, students and parents.
“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 said in a prepared statement.
He added, “Through our commitment to transparency and accessibility, parents and the public can explore the ratings and associated resources to clearly understand the performance of their schools.”
