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Lubbock ISD touts improvement in new TEA school accountability ratings - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Monterey High School just snagged its first-ever 'A' rating from the Texas Education Agency, pushing Lubbock ISD to its second straight year of improved district accountability scores. The district now holds an 82% 'B' rating for the 2026 school year, a two-point increase from last year's 80%.
The district now holds an 82% 'B' rating for the 2026 school year, a two-point increase from last year's 80%. This improvement is significant, as LISD moved from a 'C' rating just two years ago. District officials credit gains across multiple campuses for the overall improvement.
Monterey's leap to an 'A' is a major accomplishment, occurring in Principal Justin Newman's initial year leading the campus. Such individual school successes elevate education quality within the 806.
For families living off Quaker Avenue, or sending kids to schools near 19th Street, these rising scores mean more local options deliver a quality education. Stronger school performance directly prepares students for Texas Tech or local jobs. This trend reflects well on our entire community, potentially influencing property values and new business attraction.
Common questions
What is Lubbock ISD's current TEA accountability rating?
- Lubbock ISD holds an 82% B rating for the 2026 school year. This score marks a two-point increase from last year's 80% rating and demonstrates continued academic improvement for the district, which received a C rating just two years ago.
How did Monterey High School perform in the new TEA ratings?
- Monterey High School earned its first-ever A rating from the Texas Education Agency. This major milestone happened during Principal Justin Newman's initial year leading the campus, helping push the entire district's accountability scores upward.
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