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LA JOYA ISD highlights academic gains and launches "Achieving Excellence Together 2030"
Summary
An LA JOYA ISD agency official reported preliminary test-score gains, widespread extracurricular participation and the launch of the district'wide "Achieving Excellence Together 2030" strategic plan, and set a North Star goal of 90% of students attending A- or B-rated campuses by 2029.
An LA JOYA ISD agency official on Tuesday summarized the district's academic and extracurricular accomplishments for the 2025-26 school year and announced the districtwide strategic plan "Achieving Excellence Together 2030." The address highlighted student growth on preliminary STAR and end-of-course exams and high levels of participation in athletics and the arts.
The official said the Class of 2026 included 1,651 graduates and that students earned more than $37 million in scholarships. The address also cited 27 associate degrees and industry-based certifications (the transcript did not specify an exact count for certifications). "These accomplishments are lifechanging," the agency official said, adding that such results extend benefits to families across the community.
On assessments, the speaker presented preliminary gains across multiple subjects: English I improved by 5 percentage points, English II by 7 points, Algebra I by 8 points, Biology by 16 points (which the speaker said outgrew the state by seven points), and U.S. history by 9 points (outgrowing the state by seven points). The official characterized these results as evidence that "more students are growing" and "demonstrating academic progress."
Districtwide measures were also stressed: the official said district math assessments showed improvement in 24 of 26 academic areas, 31 athletic teams advanced to UIL playoffs (six more than last year) and more than 15,000 students participated in fine arts programs. For the ninth consecutive year, the district was recognized as one of the best communities for music education in the nation.
The speaker framed these outcomes as part of a broader effort to prepare students for college, careers and military service and introduced "Achieving Excellence Together 2030," a strategic plan the official said was shaped by thousands of students, employees, families and community members. The plan lists priorities including leadership development, academic excellence, student support services, transportation improvements, technology upgrades, career and technical education, fine arts and athletics.
The official closed by restating the district's North Star goal: that by 2029, 90% of LA JOYA ISD students will attend A- or B-rated campuses. The address concluded with congratulations to graduates and thanks to staff, families and community partners.
