CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state on Friday.
The delayed 2024 ratings are also now available for school systems and the public following the resolution of legal proceedings that previously prevented their release.
TEA said in a statement that 24% of the districts rated improved their scores while most school campuses maintained their previous ratings.
Here's how some of our local school districts ratings look this year compared to last year:
Waco ISD
2024-25: D / 63
2023-24 : D / 64
Belton ISD
2024-25: B / 80
2023-24: C / 77
Killeen ISD
2024-25: C / 74
2023-24: C / 75
Temple ISD
2024-25: C / 77
2023-24: D / 69
Bryan ISD
2024-25: C /76
2023-24: C / 71
College Station ISD
2024-25: B / 83
2023-24: B / 82
Temple ISD issued a statement following the TEA Accountability Ratings being released:
"The true purpose of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Accountability Ratings is to inform the public about school performance. This release of the 2024 TEA Accountability Ratings and the 2025 TEA Accountability Ratings further validates the compelling reasons to replace the STAAR test, which is consistent with Governor Greg Abbott’s wishes. TISD is proud to work closely with Representative Brad Buckley in authoring House Bill 8 during this Special Session, which would eliminate the STAAR Test and overhaul the current Accountability System.
The most recently released accountability results were heavily impacted by several factors. These factors included retroactive reporting that applied to students who had already graduated and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grade student writing responses. These retroactive changes resulted in a 244% increase in lower accountability ratings across the state over the last two years.
Temple ISD operates under a continuous improvement model and as soon as preliminary student scores were received in 2024, we began implementing plans to address those concerns."
Temple ISD added that the following areas are where the district is celebrating success as shown through the recent ratings:
- Temple ISD had a record number of schools receiving a B rating or higher
- Edwards Academy received an A rating
- Hector P. Garcia Elementary, Kennedy-Powell Elementary, Bonham Middle School, and Lamar Middle School all received B ratings
- Nine of 12 campus showed improvement from 2024 to 2025
- Temple ISD campuses received 25 total distinctions in 2025
- K-2 students showed significant gains in math
- Middle School Reading increased in performance
- Fifth and eighth grade science showed increases
Meanwhile, here are some areas the district sees improvement happening:
- Writing performance on Extended Constructed Response
- Student growth in English I and II
- Analysis of literary and informational text
Waco ISD issued a statement following the TEA Accountability Ratings being released:
in part:
Waco Independent School District (ISD) today acknowledged that the district’s 2024 and 2025 state accountability ratings are a clear call to action and an opportunity to accelerate student growth and achievement. District leaders are embracing this challenge with renewed focus, implementing targeted strategies to support student learning, strengthen instruction, and empower campus leadership.
Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer emphasized that while the results are disheartening and clearly not where the district should be, they do not define the potential of Waco ISD students, teachers, or schools.
“From the moment I arrived last October, I have felt the energy, commitment, and deep sense of pride that defines this incredible community,” Spicer said. “As we stand on the threshold of a new academic year, I want you to know that I am fully focused on one goal: excellence in everything we do for our students.”
You can view the full list of ratings for schools and school districts here.
