The Texas Education Agency on Friday released this year’s “A” to “F” ratings for more than 9,000 campuses and more than 1,200 school districts.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Friday released its accountability ratings for the 2026 academic year, grading public schools across the state from “A” to “F.” 

The TEA analyzed 9,105 campuses and 1,202 school districts, noting a 24% increase in ratings compared to last year. Schools are rated on both district and campus performance, with anything below a “C” considered unacceptable. 



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The agency said 85% of rated campuses earned a “C” or higher in 2026. Eighty-nine percent of districts either stayed the same or improved from last year. 

This year’s ratings also state that nearly half of all high-poverty campuses received either an “A” or “B” rating this year, marking a 47% jump from 2025. “F” ratings also decreased this year among these schools, according to the TEA. 

Here’s a closer look at each rating: 

“A”= 90-100 “B”= 80-89″C”= 70-79″D”= 60-69″F”= 59 or below 

“This year’s A-F ratings illustrate the progress Texas public schools are making and acknowledge the hard work of our educators while illuminating areas of needed improvement to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education,” Commissioner Mike Morath said in a statement on the TEA’s website. 

Per the TEA, ratings are based on “student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps.” Student achievement highlights areas such as graduation rates and STAAR test expectations, while school progress focuses on performance over time and district comparisons. Meanwhile, “closing the gaps” shows how well each district helps students to become successful. 

Parents at Austin ISD can now get a closer look at how their children’s campuses were rated, with the district receiving a “B” overall, with an 81 out of 100. 

Despite this overall rating, Austin ISD faces a TEA takeover after Burnet and Webb middle schools received five consecutive “F” scores. This spring, the TEA rejected the district’s turnaround plans for Burnet, Webb and Dobie middle schools, which had all received failing ratings at the time. Last month, AISD ended its agreement with a nonprofit it was previously working with in its turnaround efforts. 

You can search for the rating of your child’s school district by visiting TXschools.gov.