Parents in Dallas can now see how their children\u2019s schools scored on the state\u2019s academic accountability system \u2013 two years delayed. The Texas Education Agency published the 2023 A-F grades on Thursday, after state officials triumphed in a long-running lawsuit that attempted to block the ratings.<\/p>\n
Education Commissioner Mike Morath conceded that because the information is years old, parents will want to wait until August\u2019s release to get a true sense of how their campuses are performing.<\/p>\n
The state\u2019s A-F grades are based largely on standardized test scores. The formula takes into account three categories for the grades: student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps.<\/p>\n
\u201cStudent achievement\u201d considers how children performed on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, tests. For high schools, it also weighs graduation rates and other metrics.<\/p>\n
\u201cSchool progress\u201d factors in how much improvement students made year over year or how well they did in relation to comparable campuses.<\/p>\n
\u201cClosing the gaps\u201d looks at how schools educate children in different groups, such as those living in poverty or receiving special education services.<\/p>\n
Seventy percent of the grade is based on either student achievement or school progress \u2014 whichever is the higher grade \u2014 while closing the gaps makes up 30%.<\/p>\n
Overall, Dallas ISD scored a C, down from a B in 2022. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde predicted this outcome, in part because the scores were based on a revised \u2013 and in some ways tougher \u2013 formula.<\/p>\n
Forty-seven Dallas schools earned an A. Another 74 scored a B, 66 got Cs, and 37 earned Ds.<\/p>\n
Eight campuses received Fs. Failing campus grades can trigger significant consequences if the school doesn\u2019t improve quickly, including a state takeover.<\/p>\n
The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas.<\/p>\n
The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, Garrett and Cecilia Boone, Judy and Jim Gibbs, The Meadows Foundation, The Murrell Foundation, Ron and Phyllis Steinhart, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University, Sydney Smith Hicks, and the University of Texas at Dallas. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab\u2019s journalism.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the A-F grades for schools in Dallas provide valuable information for parents and educators about the performance of their schools. While the grades may have their limitations, they offer a starting point for conversations about how to improve education in the district.<\/p>\n
A: The A-F grades measure student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps in education.<\/p>\n
A: The grades are calculated based on standardized test scores, with 70% of the grade based on either student achievement or school progress, and 30% based on closing the gaps.<\/p>\n
A: If a school receives an F grade, it can trigger significant consequences, including a state takeover, if the school does not improve quickly.<\/p>\n
A: You can find more information about the A-F grades on the Texas Education Agency website or by contacting your local school district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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