HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, announced Tuesday that it expects 74% of its schools to receive an A or B rating in the state’s 2024-2025 accountability ratings.
This would be an increase from two years ago, when only 35% of HISD schools earned those ratings.
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The district shared preliminary results based on the Texas Education Agency’s methodology, with official scores expected later this month.
According to the preliminary ratings:
- 74% of HISD schools are rated A or B, up from 35%
- 197 schools have earned an A or B rating, compared to 93 two years ago
- Zero schools received an F rating, down from 56 two years ago
- 82 schools rated D or F in 2023 moved up to A or B
- Only 18 schools remain rated D, a sharp decline from 121 D or F schools in 2023
One of the most notable changes, according to the district, is that, for the first time in recent memory, no HISD students attend an F-rated school. Two years ago, about 40,000 students were in schools rated F.
“These results prove what Houston’s students are capable of achieving when given the opportunity and support they deserve. This transformation demonstrates that with high expectations and effective instruction, every student can succeed,” Superintendent Mike Miles said.
HISD has sought to expand access to higher-performing schools throughout the city, including areas that historically have been underserved, such as Third Ward and Acres Homes.
“We’ve witnessed remarkable transformations across the district. Dozens of schools leapt from D and F ratings to A and B status,” Chief of Schools Sandi Massey said.
Board President Ric Campo added, “Great public schools are the foundation of a thriving city. Today’s results demonstrate Houston’s commitment to providing world-class education for all children.”
The improvements also reach historically underserved Black and Latino students, who now mostly attend higher-rated schools, according to the district.
“These ratings represent real opportunity for families who have waited too long for great neighborhood schools,” said Board member Angela Lemond Flowers.
Miles acknowledged the progress but also pointed to remaining challenges: “Two years ago, nearly half our schools were rated D or F, with 121 failing campuses. Today, our preliminary ratings show zero F-rated schools and almost 200 A/B campuses. We have a long way to go, but we’re not going back.”
The TEA ratings are designed to measure how well schools prepare students for the next grade and post-graduation success.
The official 2024-2025 ratings will be available in mid-August.