Press Release: Texas Education Agency Reveals 2022-2023 School Accountability Ratings After Legal Delay
Austin, TX – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) publicly released the long-awaited school accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 academic year on Thursday, following a prolonged legal battle that restricted their disclosure. School districts across Texas had challenged the new rating system, asserting that it unfairly downgraded some high-performing schools.
The TEA’s release comes after an appellate court ruling allowed the data to become public, marking a significant moment for transparency in school performance. "For far too long, families and communities were denied access to critical information about their schools," said TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. He emphasized the importance of transparency in driving educational progress.
However, ratings for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year remain under wraps due to a separate lawsuit, while data for the 2024-2025 academic year is scheduled for release in August. In the 2022-2023 ratings, numerous schools, including 45 out of 232 in Dallas ISD and 77 of 108 in Fort Worth ISD, received D or F grades, raising concerns about educational quality and teacher retention.
Parents, like Fort Worth ISD parent Zach Leonard, have relied on the TXschools.gov website for school performance data, saying the lack of recent assessments left many questions unanswered. Meanwhile, Arlington ISD Superintendent Matt Smith criticized the new metrics as oversimplified, stating they fail to capture the comprehensive education experience, especially post-COVID-19 disruptions.
As discussions about educational improvements and school choice intensify in the state legislature, Morath maintained that the TEA’s accountability ratings serve as a vital tool for enhancing public schooling. Critics remain concerned about the implications of these ratings, particularly in light of newly passed voucher legislation that could divert funds from underperforming public schools.
For comprehensive ratings, visit TXschools.gov.
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