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Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after 2 schools receive fifth failing ratings
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, By Acacia Coronado, Austin Current , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two middle schools, Burnet and Webb, have received their fifth consecutive failing accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency.
In nearby Austin, the school district is facing potential state intervention. Two middle schools, Burnet and Webb, have received their fifth consecutive failing accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency. This development triggers a state law that may lead to significant changes.
The Education Commissioner will have to decide whether to close the schools or appoint a new board of managers to replace the existing one. Further details on this situation are available from local news sources, including Austin Current, a nonprofit organization that reports on Austin government and education.
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Category: schools Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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