Fort Stockton ISD placed on TEA 'Accredited‑Warned' list after consecutive F ratings, superintendent says

Superintendent Gil Rey Madrid told the Fort Stockton Independent School District board on Feb. 23 that the Texas Education Agency has assigned the district an Accredited‑Warned status for the 2025–26 school year.

Gil Rey Madrid said the designation stems from consecutive academic accountability ratings of F in 2024 and 2025. He told trustees the district’s overall accountability rating was affected in part by the performance of partnered online campuses that also received consecutive F ratings during those cycles. Mr. Madrid outlined the implications of an Accredited‑Warned designation, including required public notification and the potential for escalation to Accredited‑Probation or Not‑Accredited‑Revoked if deficiencies are not corrected.

The board discussed the accreditation report in open session; no formal action was taken at the meeting and no members of the public signed up to comment on the accreditation item. Trustees and administration reviewed ongoing improvement efforts and next steps but did not vote on additional measures during the Feb. 23 meeting.

The TEA designation carries administrative requirements and reporting obligations; Superintendent Madrid noted attainment of those requirements will determine whether the district’s status improves or escalates to probationary status. The district’s presentation did not specify timelines or a remediation plan in the minutes, and the transcript record does not state the dollar amount or specific interventions tied to any corrective plan.

The board will receive further updates as administration continues monitoring accountability measures and the performance of district and partner campuses.