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Rockport‑Fulton officials say high school CCMR rate climbed to 93% though state score will lag
Summary
At the May 13 Rockport‑Fulton ISD board meeting, Dr. Carter reported a reported rise in the high school's College, Career and Military Ready (CCMR) rate from roughly 37% to 93% during her tenure, while Superintendent Austin warned the state accountability system will not reflect the gain immediately because of reporting lags.
Dr. Carter told the Rockport‑Fulton ISD board on May 13 that the district has pushed to make students "college, career [and] military ready," and reported a rise in the high school's CCMR metric from roughly the high 30s at the start of the year to 93 percent now.
"We immediately took action… and we have increased that by 56% this year," Dr. Carter said, calling the improvement "something to celebrate." She said the high school offered expanded dual credit courses (139 this year with 254 planned next year), multiple FAFSA days, industry visits, and targeted interventions tied to end‑of‑course (EOC) preparation.
Superintendent Mikaela Austin cautioned the board the state A–F accountability system lags by a few years, meaning the district’s local 93 percent figure may not be reflected in the official 2025–26 accountability release. "That's just how the A through F accountability system works," she said, adding that the board should anticipate a discrepancy between local results and state published ratings.
Board members and administrators urged community attendance at graduation to celebrate student success. Dr. Carter also highlighted teacher supports credited for the gains, including instructional coaching, professional development tied to the Rockin' Review and grant‑funded projects through the district Education Foundation.
District leaders framed the 93 percent figure as the product of coordinated work across instruction, advising and career/technical offerings, and said they will continue interventions to move toward their 95–100 percent aspirations.
The board did not take a vote on policy tied to CCMR at the meeting; Dr. Austin and staff said next steps include continuing program work and monitoring how state accountability releases reflect past performance.
