How it works
The accountability rating system was established during the 2017 legislative session. District and campus ratings are based on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, scores; graduation rates; and college, career and military readiness, or CCMR, outcomes.
The system uses A, B, C, D and F ratings, and A and B ratings are the only ones considered to be passing.
Zooming in
The district previously scored a “B” rating for its 2023-24 ratings, scoring 89 out of 100 possible points.
Of the 11 schools in LTISD, four received “B” ratings and seven received “A” ratings.
In addition to its overall rating, the district was rated based on student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps.
LTISD received an “A” rating for student achievement, the system’s section that measures whether students met expectations on STAAR exams, graduation rates and preparedness for success after high school. The district was previously given a “B” rating in its 2023-24 and 2022-23 scores.
The school progress section determines how students performed over time and how a district’s performance compares to other districts with similar economically disadvantaged student populations. LTISD was given a “B” rating in this section.
The district scored a “B” rating for closing the gaps, which represents how well a district is making sure all student groups are successful.
Put in perspective
According to recent Community Impact reporting, 24% of Texas school districts improved their A-F ratings from the 2023-24 school year, 64% kept their same rating and 12% received a lower rating.
TEA data shows that in 2025:
- 2,023 campuses earned an A
- 3,005 campuses received a B
- 2,106 campuses scored a C
- 918 campuses received a D
- 389 campuses earned an F
The Texas Education Agency released its 2022-23 A-F accountability ratings April 24 following a lawsuit that blocked the ratings from being released for a year and a half.
Over 100 school districts, including LTISD, sued the TEA in August 2023 over concerns with the revamped A-F rating system.
Districts involved in the suit said the new system made it "mathematically impossible" for schools to receive an "A" rating. A Travis County district court judge blocked the release of the 2022-23 ratings, but a state appeals court overturned the injunction, ruling April 3 that they could be released nearly a year and a half after they were initially issued.
Latest update
The TEA released public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years Aug. 15, wrapping up a legal battle that began nearly two years prior.
Community Impact reporting states Texas lawmakers are working on legislation which could make it harder for districts to sue the TEA over the accountability system.
