See how Lubbock-area school districts fared in TEA accountability ratings

These annual ratings assess school districts across three critical areas: student achievement, school progress, and "closing the gaps." By scrutinizing results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests, College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes, and graduation rates, the agency determines student achievement. Evaluators also gauge school progress through academic growth demonstrated on STAAR tests, specifically considering students who advanced at least one academic year and those who moved from "Did Not Meet Grade Level" to "Approaches Grade Level or above."

For parents, students, and educators across the Lubbock area, these shifts indicate varying academic trajectories among our local districts. Families in Tech Terrace or over by the South Plains Mall whose children attend Lubbock ISD might view their district's consistent improvement with satisfaction. Conversely, those in areas served by Lubbock-Cooper or Frenship ISDs will likely consider the factors contributing to their schools' recent dip in overall scores, prompting questions about educational outcomes.