New Braunfels ISD maintained its 'B' rating in the state's annual A-F accountability ratings across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 schools years, according to new data released by the Texas Education Agency.
The system uses A, B, C, D and F ratings, but A and B ratings are the only ones considered to be passing. The district scored 81 out of 100 points.
What you need to know
County Line Elementary School's rating changed from an 'F' to a 'B'. Accountability ratings for Veramendi Elementary, Oak Run Middle School and Long Creek High School went from a 'B' to a 'C', according to the ratings.
Approximately 78% of students in NBISD Approaching Grade Level or Above in reading, math, science and social studies which is above the state's 75%, according to TEA data.
The context
The A-F system was originally developed by the 85th Legislature to determine how well students are being prepared academically for the next grade level and for college. TEA typically assigns annual A-F ratings to each public school district and campus based on students’ standardized test scores. However, full ratings have been partially withheld statewide since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2025 ratings were already scheduled for an Aug. 15 release, per state law, however, the 2024 ratings were blocked for almost a year after 33 school districts sued the TEA last August. Districts had argued that the agency made it "mathematically impossible" for some schools to earn a high score and waited too long to notify districts about changes to the state accountability system, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
On July 3, Texas’ 15th Court of Appeals ruled that the 2024 ratings could be released, rejecting the school districts’ concerns.
What the superintendent is saying
NBISD Superintendent Laurelyn Arterbury said the district’s rating is a testament to NBISD staff who have remained committed to preparing each student for the future.
“We aspire to aim higher and to continue our work—building on our strengths, addressing our areas for growth and creating future-ready learning experiences for our students so they can succeed,” Arterbury said in a news release.
Zooming out
NBISD maintained a consistent B rating throughout the 2023-25 school year.
