A-F Accountability

Accountability Update: What the 2023 Ratings Mean - and Where We’re Going

The Texas Education Agency is releasing the 2023 accountability ratings, reflecting significant statewide changes to how school and district performance is measured.

These updates included:

• Tougher College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) standards
• A redesigned STAAR exam
• A recalibrated growth model

TEA acknowledged that these changes shifted the “goalposts,” making this year’s ratings not directly comparable to prior years. Under the new framework, campuses that previously earned an “A” could now receive a “C,” even if they saw academic growth, according to TEA.

As part of this shift, 16 Arlington ISD campuses are expected to receive an “F” rating for 2023 - from zero the year before in 2022, and 14 campuses receiving an “F” rating for 2024. This change reflects how the new system calculates ratings—not a decline in student learning.

Since then, Arlington ISD has acted boldly to support student success and long-term growth. Key initiatives include:

• Strengthened early literacy using the Science of Teaching Reading
• Delivered targeted training in math, writing, and English Learner instruction
• Established College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) trainings and systems for improvement
• Enhanced behavior support systems for safe, productive learning
• Completed a curriculum audit to align instruction with student needs
• Development and prioritization of professional learning strategy to support tailored instruction
• Introduced Leader in Me to build student leadership and campus culture

We know change takes time, and we are focused on progress in the years ahead—especially in 2025, 2026, and 2027. We are confident in our direction and grateful for your partnership.