The district scored an 88 out of 100 points, which corresponds to a B, improving its overall grade by two points from the preliminary accountability reports released Aug. 15.
The updated score reflects changes made after CCISD successfully appealed its initial results, which were affected by errors in state data submissions related to college and career readiness measures, according to a Dec. 15 news release.
“We appreciate TEA’s thorough review and recognition of the corrected data, which more accurately represents the achievements of our students and staff,” said the Superintendent of Schools, Karen Engle.
The overview
Texas school districts are rated on a 100-point scale, translated into an A-F grade, based on three categories: student achievement, which measures performance on state tests and graduation rates; school progress, which tracks student improvement over time; and closing the gaps, which evaluates how student groups perform.
Elementary and middle school ratings are largely based on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. High school ratings are based on STAAR and how well students are prepared for success after graduation.
CCISD’s updated scores include:
- 88 in student achievement, up from 84
- 81 in school progress, up from 80
- 88 in closing the gaps, up from 84
What you need to know
Of the district’s 46 schools, 44 received an individual score, according to TEA. Those that didn't were Clear Path Alternative School, and the Harris County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, or JJAEP.
Those that received a C are:
- Bayou Elementary
- Bay Elementary
- Whitcomb Elementary
- Ward Elementary
- Stewart Elementary
- League City Elementary
- McWhirter Elementary
- Greene Elementary
- Wedgewood Elementary
- Clear Creek Intermediate
- Clear Lake Intermediate
- Space Center Intermediate
Statewide, 75% of students are approaching grade level, 50% are meeting or exceeding it and 21% are mastering grade-level expectations. CCISD exceeds the state average in all three categories.
Across the state, 24% of the state’s 1,208 school districts received a higher score in 2024-25 compared to 2023-24, according to TEA data. Meanwhile, 64% kept the same rating and 11% received a lower rating.
Of the state’s 9,084 campuses, 31% received a higher grade, while 55% received the same grade and 14% received a lower grade.
TEA data shows that in 2025:
- 2,038 campuses earned an A
- 3,001 campuses received a B
- 2,111 campuses scored a C
- 905 campuses received a D
- 386 campuses earned an F
State law requires the TEA to issue annual A-F accountability ratings by Aug. 15. However, the 2024 ratings were delayed for nearly a year after 33 school districts sued the TEA in August 2023, challenging changes to the way the agency calculates accountability scores.
In July, the state ruled that the 2024 ratings could be released, and the TEA released them alongside the 2025 ratings in August.
