Update on Accountability Ratings: What You Need to Know

The annual release of public school and district accountability ratings is an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and strategic planning based on these ratings. However, this year has brought about a significant change in the usual process. TYPICAL YEAR The Texas Education Agency typically releases A-F accountability ratings for districts and schools in August of each […]
2023 STAAR Data Cut: NES Schools

Students at non-NES campuses were much more likely than students at NES or NES aligned campuses to meet grade level standards in reading or math in 2023. In August, Texas Education Agency (TEA) released preliminary STAAR results for each campus and district across the state. Good Reason Houston monitors data on student achievement to help […]
2023 STAAR Data Cut: Student Populations

Score changes in Houston districts for 2023 reflect overall trends but highlight persistent equity gaps across student populations. In August, Texas Education Agency (TEA) released preliminary STAAR results for each campus and district across the state. STAAR is a standardized assessment that measures students’ progress on key academic subjects. Students across grades 3-8 take the […]