The Texas Education Agency released the 2018-19 accountability ratings for school districts across the state Aug. 15. Montgomery ISD received an overall A for the 2018-19 school year, or 93 out of 100 points. During the 2017-18 school year, MISD earned a B with 89 points. Out of the 10 MISD campuses that received ratings, six earned an A, three earned a B and one earned a C. The interactive map below shows how each school’s rating changed year over year:
Overall grades are calculated based on performance in three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress and Closing the Gaps, according to the TEA. Here is how MISD ranked in each category: Student Achievement: A This rating is based on how much students know and are able to do at the end of the school year. MISD earned 92 of 100 possible points. Last year, MISD also earned an A. School Progress: B This rating is based on how students perform over time, comparing their progress to similar schools. MISD earned 89 of 100 possible points. Last year, MISD also earned a B. Closing the Gaps: A This rating is based on the performance of different populations of students. MISD earned 95 of 100 possible points. This is an improvement over last year, when the district earned a B. For a more in-depth look at how each school performed, visit www.txschools.org. Here is how each campus was rated overall: Elementary schools Keenan—94 (A) Lincoln—78 (C) Lone Star—94 (A) Madeley Ranch—92 (A) Montgomery—84 (B) Stewart Creek—86 (B) Middle schools Montgomery—87 (B) Oak Hills—92 (A) High schools Lake Creek—90 (A) Montgomery—91 (A)