Houston Independent School District’s preliminary accountability ratings show a sweeping academic transformation, with zero F-rated schools and nearly triple the number of campuses earning A or B grades compared to two years ago.
While the A–F accountability ratings for the 2024–2025 school year are not expected to be released by the Texas Education Agency until August 15, state-appointed Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles has released results based on the TEA’s own methodology.
According to Miles, the results reflect sweeping improvements across the district. Just two years ago, prior to the state takeover, only 35 percent of district schools earned an A or B rating. This year, that number has more than doubled—with 74 percent of schools earning either an A or B. In real numbers, that’s an increase from 93 schools to 197 schools receiving top ratings.
“These results prove what Houston’s students are capable of achieving when given the opportunity and support they deserve,” said Miles. “This transformation demonstrates that with high expectations and effective instruction, every student can succeed.”
Perhaps most notably, not a single school in Houston ISD received an F rating. In 2022, 56 schools were rated F. When combining the two lowest grades—D and F—Houston ISD saw 121 schools fall into that category last year.
This year, that number dropped to just 18, all rated D. Of the schools rated D or F in 2023, 82 of them improved all the way to an A or B.
“Two years ago, nearly half our schools were rated D or F, with 121 failing campuses,” Miles said. “Today, our preliminary ratings show zero F-rated schools and almost 200 A/B campuses. We have a long way to go, but we’re not going back.”
The announcement comes as Houston ISD implements several changes under state control.
Just weeks ago, a Harris County judge ruled the district can proceed with its performance-based compensation plan—a policy that ties teacher salaries (ranging from $64,000 to $101,000) to student performance and other metrics. The decision came after the Houston Federation of Teachers sought a temporary injunction to block the policy.
Houston ISD also reported being nearly fully staffed in time for the school year, with only 19 remaining teacher vacancies across the district.
