Houston School District confirms that students will not be attending the failing school campus this academic year
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is celebrating a significant transformation in its school ratings, with over 74% of schools expected to earn an A or B rating in the upcoming 2024-2025 state accountability ratings [1]. This marks a drastic improvement from two years ago, when only 35% of HISD schools received an A or B rating [1].
For the first time in recent memory, there will be no F-rated schools in HISD for the upcoming school year. This is a major improvement from two years ago, when 56 schools were F-rated, leaving approximately 40,000 students attending failing schools [2][4].
The district's schools have made remarkable progress, with 82 schools moving up from D or F ratings in 2023 to A or B ratings in 2024-2025 [2]. Currently, only 18 schools remain with a D rating, a significant decrease from the 121 schools two years ago [2].
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles attributes these improvements to setting high expectations, providing opportunities and support for students, and implementing effective instruction [2]. These changes have resulted in better student performance and dramatically fewer failing schools.
The achievements of HISD schools reflect the dedication of the entire workforce and the persistence of students and families [5]. The transformation in HISD's school ratings demonstrates what students are capable of achieving with the right support, and it underscores the importance of effective leadership and instruction in driving educational success.
HISD anticipates the preliminary ratings to match the Texas Education Agency's official ratings once released later this month [3]. The district's progress is a testament to the power of committed leadership, effective teaching, and the potential for continuous improvement in education.
References:
- Houston ISD expects 74% of schools to earn A or B rating in 2024-2025 state accountability ratings
- Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on the district's historic school rating improvements
- Houston ISD anticipates preliminary ratings to match Texas Education Agency's official ratings
- No students will return to an F-rated campus in HISD for the upcoming school year
- Achievements of HISD schools reflect dedication of entire workforce and persistence of students and families
- The improvement in HISD's education system could potentially have a positive impact on other sectors, such as law enforcement, business, and health, as educated citizens are essential for a thriving community.
- In light of HISD's impressive education-and-self-development accomplishments, it's essential that support continues to ensure the progress sustains and even expands beyond Texas' borders.
- With Texas leading the way in educational reform, it's evident that education, a fundamental pillar of society, can catalyze change in other crucial areas like health services and business growth.
