Houston ISD for first time has zero F-rated schools, campuses earning As, Bs,

Two years after being taken over by the state, zero Houston Independent School District schools have received an F-rating by the state.

The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings grade schools (A-F) according to a number of factors. A large number of HISD schools have historically failed receiving D and F ratings for year.

Students not only report failing grades and can’t read or do math at their grade level but high school graduation rates are also low.

The district has also been plagued for years by corruption and mismanagement of public funds. After HISD officials were convicted for bribery, extortion and kickbacks, the state moved to take over the district.

After a long legal battle, the state took over the district in 2023, ousted its former

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