What happened?
After legal proceedings prevented the release in 2023, the TEA provided data for the last two school years online.
All 11 schools in CISD received an A during those two school years. Dating back to the 2021-22 school year, CISD has received at least an average 95 out of 100 every year. There were 12 schools districts across Region 11: Fort Worth that received an A. None of those districts had a higher overall score than CISD.
The details
According to data provided by TEA, 23% of schools, or 2,023 campuses, received an A, up from 18% in 2024.
The TEA’s interactive ratings database includes highlights from each CISD school's rating. Key rating metrics in the database include:
- Overall rating and score
- School progress rating and score
- Student achievement rating and score
- Closing the gaps rating and score
School progress is measured by student performance over time and by comparing districts and schools with similar economic profiles. CISD earned A ratings for both school years, securing an 95 of 100 in for both years.
Student achievement is primarily based on STAAR results and graduation rates. CISD received an A rating in 2023-24 with a 90 and a B rating in 2024-25 with an 88.
Closing the gaps refers to a district or school's ability to ensure the success of all student groups and demographics. CISD had A ratings for both 2023-24 and 2024-25, going from an 94 to a 95 over the last two years.
By the numbers
The two-highest scoring schools were Carroll Elementary and Robert H. Rockenbaugh Elementary, both with 97 out of 100. All 11 CISD schools scored 94 or better in the scoring chart.
CISD's graduation rate for the past two school years was 99.7%, a slight dip from 100% in the 2021-22 school year. According to the data provided, two students did not graduate in each of the past two years.
The percentage of students meeting grade level or above in all subjects is 88%, well above the state average of 50%. CISD had 60% of students mastering grade level, while the state average was 21%.
The A–F Accountability System was established in 2017 by the 85th Texas Legislature through House Bill (HB) 22 to provide clear and consistent information on how schools are performing.
The overall rating and score measure how prepared students are for life after high school by encompassing how much they learn in each grade, how prepared they are for the next grade and the school progress, student achievement and closing the gaps scores.
“Today marks a return to clarity and accountability. With the release of the 2025 A–F Ratings, we are reinforcing our commitment to transparency and to providing accurate, readily available information that helps every family understand how their school is doing,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said in a press release.
Statewide, 31% of Texas public school campuses improved year-over-year.
Hannah Norton contributed to this report.
