San Antonio, August 16, 2025
News Summary
The Texas Education Agency has unveiled the Accountability Ratings for schools in the San Antonio area, highlighting that over 20% of campuses received failing scores. With only 71% earning a C or higher compared to the state average of 80%, the ratings reflect significant challenges in local educational performance. Key insights reveal that 115 schools received D or F grades, illustrating areas in need of improvement, while some districts showed notable turnaround efforts. Teachers and stakeholders are urged to analyze these results to enhance educational outcomes.
San Antonio – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2024 and 2025 Accountability Ratings for schools across Texas, revealing significant insights into the performance of local school districts in the San Antonio area. The ratings, which encompass factors such as student achievement, school progress, and closing achievement gaps, provide an important benchmark for educators and stakeholders. According to Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, these ratings help educators identify areas of success and those needing improvement.
The TEA’s release also highlighted that over 20% of local campuses in the San Antonio area received a failing score. Under the A-F rating system, schools are assigned grades based on standardized test scores, student growth, and the performance of underrepresented student groups. This system aims to promote transparency and rigor in evaluating public school performance across Texas.
For the first time since a lawsuit delayed the 2024 grades, the TEA has made available the comparison of school district performance metrics relative to Texas state averages. The ratings revealed that only 71% of schools in the San Antonio area earned a C or higher, considerably lower than the statewide average of 80%. Notably, 115 schools across the region received a D or F grade, although this figure has decreased from 154 schools the previous year.
Key Findings
In total, approximately 9,000 school campuses were evaluated. Among these, only 95 schools saw an improvement from a C in 2024 to an A in 2025. Specific districts, such as Edgewood, Lackland, South San Antonio, Southside, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, and Medina Valley ISDs reported no campuses achieving an A rating. Moreover, six districts, including Northside ISD, South San ISD, Harlandale ISD, San Antonio ISD, Edgewood ISD, and Judson ISD reported campuses receiving an F rating.
North East Independent School District (ISD), which maintained a C rating for three consecutive years, experienced a lower number of campuses earning F ratings. Key improvements were noted at Dellview Elementary, which improved from an F to a B. Judson ISD’s Board President indicated the need to refocus resources due to their current rating of D and challenges posed by an upcoming budget.
The report further revealed that Northside ISD, the largest district in Texas, saw a decline in its overall score from 2023, despite being rated as “outperforming the state in most areas.” San Antonio ISD managed a slight improvement, achieving a C with a score of 72. In contrast, East Central ISD experienced a notable turnaround with schools such as Harmony Elementary improving from an F to a C.
Critics and Context
Despite the system’s intention to provide clarity, critics argue that the accountability framework may disproportionately affect schools in economically disadvantaged areas. The data provided in the report underlines individual campus scores and suggests a continuous push for improvement based on performance metrics.
The release of these accountability ratings is an essential step for school districts to assess their performance levels and identify potential areas for improvement. As educational leaders analyze the results, they are expected to seek innovations and targeted interventions to enhance educational outcomes across the region.
FAQ
What are the Texas Education Agency’s Accountability Ratings?
The Accountability Ratings are a grading system used to evaluate school district performance based on factors like student achievement, growth, and the performance of specific student groups.
How many schools in San Antonio received failing scores?
Over 20% of local campuses in San Antonio received a failing score, which equates to 115 schools receiving a D or F grade.
How does San Antonio’s rating compare to the state average?
Approximately 71% of schools in San Antonio earned a C or higher, which is lower than the statewide average of 80%.
Which district had no campuses achieve an A rating?
Districts like Edgewood, Lackland, South San Antonio, Southside, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, and Medina Valley ISDs had no campuses achieve an A rating.
Chart: Overview of San Antonio School Ratings
| Rating | Number of Schools |
|---|---|
| A | 95 |
| B | Variable |
| C | 71% |
| D | 115 |
| F | Variable |
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