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Austin ISD given C under new state accountability; number of F-rated schools rises
Summary
Austin Independent School District officials briefed the board April 24 on the first statewide accountability ratings issued under the Texas Education Agency’s redesigned system, saying the district received an overall C for 2023 and that the distribution of campus letter grades shifted sharply after changes to the STAAR exam and rating methodology.
Austin Independent School District officials briefed the board April 24 on the first statewide accountability ratings issued under the Texas Education Agency’s redesigned system, saying the district received an overall C for 2023 and that the distribution of campus letter grades shifted sharply after changes to the STAAR exam and rating methodology.
Dr. Jacob Reach, Chief of Governmental Relations and Board Services, told trustees the TEA rating released that day applied a new “STAR 2” test and higher standards for college, career and military readiness. “The 2023 ratings provide the first opportunity to see how the changes to the STAR assessment and accountability system have impacted outcomes,” Reach said during the presentation.
Why it matters: TEA’s changes — including a cap on multiple-choice items, introduction of technology-enhanced questions, writing at every grade…
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