WEST TEXAS – For the first time in three years, the Texas Education Agency released its public school ratings. Glasscock County ISD and Grady ISD both received ‘A’ Ratings while Stanton ISD and Greenwood ISD were awarded ‘B’ ratings.
Districts get an overall rating. There are a total of 1,207 school districts in Texas, and 1,195 were evaluated. Out of the districts evaluated, 33.1% got an A, 54% got a B, 9.4% got a C and 3.5% got a “Not Rated” label. This year’s TEA ratings were done differently than in previous years. Instead of the usual A-F ratings, which were last given in 2019, the agency gave only A-C ratings. Districts and schools that would have received a D or F instead received a “Not Rated” label this year. Schools that ranked in those bottom tiers will also be spared possible TEA sanctions during the 2022-2023 school year. For more information on the school’s accountability ratings visit TXschools.gov.
The TEA’s ratings are determined by scores in three categories: how students perform on the STAAR test, which is given each spring; improvement in those scores; and how well schools are educating disadvantaged students. Students are tested on different subjects: reading, math, science and social students.
Along with the accountability rating, districts and schools can be award Distinction Designations they show exceptional achievement in certain areas.
Eligible schools and districts can earn distinctions in the following areas: Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/ Reading (school only) Academic Achievement in Mathematics (school only) Academic Achievement in Science (school only) Academic Achievement in Social Studies (school only) Top 25 Percent: Comparative Academic Growth (school only) Top 25 Percent: Comparative Closing the Gaps (school only) Postsecondary Readiness (district and school) Glasscock County ISD and Grady ISD were both awarded ‘A’ ratings. Districts or schools earn an “A” (90–100) for exemplary performance when they serve most students well, encouraging high academic achievement and/or appropriate academic growth for almost all students. Most students will be prepared for eventual success in college, a career, or the military.
Greenwood ISD
Score: ‘B’ 89 of 100 Greenwood ISD’s rating has been on the rise over the past five years starting in 2018 with a 79, to an 80 in 2019 all the way to an 89 in 2022.
“Greenwood ISD received an overall district rating of “B”. The district received an “A” rating for student achievement, and received nothing less than a “B” in each of the other components. In addition to the commendable district ratings, each of the campuses also received a solid overall rating of “B”,” said Greenwood Superintendent Ariel Elliott. “Greenwood ISD, in partnership with our families, has made tremendous progress in overcoming the difficulties of the last two years. We celebrate this accomplishment as we continue working to enhance student success.”
Greenwood Elementary Score: ‘B’ 89 of 100 Greenwood Intermediate Score: ‘B’ 85 of 100 James R. Brooks Middle School Score: ‘B’ 80 of 100 Greenwood High School Score: ‘B’ 88 of 100
Glasscock County ISD
Score: ‘A’ 97 of 100 Glasscock County maintained its score of 97 from 2019 and is up from 95 in 2018. “We are very proud of our students and staff. We understand the hard work and dedication that is required in order to offer a top-notch education for our students.
While the ultimate goal is not to achieve a great rating, we are extremely proud of this accomplishment,” said Glasscock County Superintendent Ben Eubanks.
Distinctions: Postsecondary Readiness Garden City Elementary Score: ‘A’ 95 of 100 Distinctions: Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gap Postsecondary Readiness Garden City High School Score: ‘A’ 97 of 100 Distinctions Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gap Postsecondary Readiness Academic Achievement in Mathematics
Grady ISD
Score: ‘A’ 97 of 100 Grady maintained its score of 97 from 2019 and is up from 93 in 2018.
“The dedication and resilience by our students and teachers reflects the rating of Grady ISD from TEA . Our parents’ involvement has clearly been prevalent for this year’s success after two years of a series of pandemic challenges,” stated Grady Superintendent Leandro Gonzales. “Our community is actively involved in our school district. Doing together what we cannot do alone. We applaud Grady ISD and are proud of our public schools in our area.”
Distinctions Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gap Postsecondary Readiness Academic Achievement English/Language/Arts/ Reading
Stanton ISD received a ‘B’ rating Districts or schools earn a “B” (80–89) for recognized performance when they serve many students well, encouraging high academic achievement and/or appropriate academic growth for most students.
Stanton ISD
Score: ‘B’ 89 of 100 Stanton ISD’s rating has steadily climbed over the past five years starting in 2018 with a 79, to an 81 in 2019, and now an 89 in 2022. “We met with all three campuses and told them how proud we were of these accomplishments” said Stanton ISD Superintendent Dr. Merl Brandon. “Going from a pair of struggling campuses to three very successful ratings shows the hard work and commitment from the campus administration, all the teaching staff, and our students.”
Stanton Elementary Score: ‘B’ 89 of 100 Distinctions Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gap Stanton Middle School Score: ‘C’ 79 of 100 Stanton High School Score: ‘B’ 88 of 100 Distinctions Postsecondary Readiness