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Texas schools see modest improvement in 2026 A-F ratings. Here’s how they fared
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The state's evaluation system assigns grades to schools and districts.
In the latest assessment, a significant portion of schools in Texas achieved satisfactory results. Roughly one-quarter of districts and campuses showed improvement from the previous year. The state's evaluation system assigns grades to schools and districts.
Further information on the performance of individual schools and districts can be found through the original source. Details on specific schools are not provided here, but the overall picture indicates that most Texas public schools are meeting expectations, with some showing notable progress from last year's results.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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