Preliminary results: Richardson ISD projects B rating, sees growth in STAR, AP and dual‑credit measures

District academic leaders presented preliminary accountability and performance data that they said show continued growth across multiple measures and an early projection that RISD could earn a B for the district.

Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Luke Hurst said the district is at or above state performance in many STAR measures ("RISD is performing at or higher than the state in 14 of 20 of the tested areas at the meets grade level and 18 of 20 areas above the state at the master's level"), reported increases in AP and dual‑credit participation and pass rates, and said CCMR (college, career and military readiness) rose from 95% to 97% for the class of 2025. The presenters also explained that changes in Star 2.0 scoring, AI/autograding rescoring and shifting accountability systems complicate year‑to‑year comparisons. "We are now projected to be a B as a district," a presenter said when sharing preliminary projections that showed more campuses at A/B and fewer F ratings than prior years.

District leaders highlighted record AP enrollment, nearly 11,000 college credits earned districtwide last year (which the presentation valued at roughly $11 million in tuition savings if counted at local university rates), and said additional data breakdowns by student group will be provided once state files are finalized and cleaned. Trustees asked detailed questions about rescoring costs (the state charges $50 for tests submitted that do not change score) and how instructional and coaching systems contributed to recent gains.