New Braunfels ISD remained at a ‘B’ rating in the state's annual A-F accountability ratings for the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released Aug. 14 by the Texas Education Agency.
The rating system, which was developed by the 85th Texas Legislature, gauges how well schools prepare students for the next grade level and for college. The accountability ratings mimic school report cards, using A, B, C, D, E and F to rate schools based on performance. 'A' and 'B' are the only ratings considered passing. NBISD scored 84 out of 100, a three-point increase from the previous school year. The district's 'B' rating indicates that the district is doing well with student accomplishments, according to TEA.
What you need to know
Oak Run Middle School went from a 'C' to an 'A' rating over the past year. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, who visited Oak Run Middle School Aug. 14, said the middle school's leadership team has been "extraordinary."
“For those of you that do this every day, you know it’s not a miracle; this is hard work,” Morath said.
Lamar Elementary School and New Braunfels High School also saw a higher rating.
NBISD Superintendent Laurelyn Arterbury said she was proud of the district's ratings and thanked the community for their dedication to student success and learning.
“This tells us that our students are learning; it tells us that our teachers are making a difference and it tells us that when our entire community comes together around student success, incredible things can happen,” Arterbury said.
Zooming out
Across the state, 85% of campuses received a 'C' or higher, which is considered “acceptable academic performance” by the TEA. Of Texas’ 1,202 school districts, 24% received a higher rating than the 2024-25 school year, while 65% kept the same rating and 11% received a lower rating, as previously reported by Community Impact.
The ratings have a direct impact on local schools and communities. Schools that receive two consecutive 'D' and 'F' ratings at single campus requires a district to complete a turnaround plan. Five consecutive 'F' ratings typically lead to a state takeover, which involves the state replacing the board of trustees with state-appointed board managers, according to the TEA website.
