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Arlington ISD highlights benchmark testing and renews HB 3 targets; aim to cut D/F campuses by half
Summary
Trustees heard that Benchmark testing, conducted ahead of April STAAR exams, will inform instructional planning as the district works to meet HB 3 growth goals and reduce the number of campuses rated D or F by at least 50% by August 2026.
Arlington ISD reported results from district Benchmark testing for the 2025–26 school year, which will be used as an indicator before STAAR testing in April. The district reiterated its commitment to meeting HB 3 academic growth goals and set a quantitative objective to reduce the number of campuses with a D or F rating by 50% or more by August 2026.
The Board discussed how benchmark data will inform instructional planning and targeted supports; trustees requested improved public access to HB 3 goals and disaggregation of the data by student subgroups to allow better stakeholder review.
Provenance: Benchmark testing and HB 3 goals discussed in SEG 003.
