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15% of Texas Schools scored below a “C” on the state accountability scores
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Most campuses, however, demonstrated acceptable performance.
In Texas, a significant number of schools fell short of academic expectations. Most campuses, however, demonstrated acceptable performance. A recent evaluation of schools statewide showed that some institutions struggled.
Many schools, on the other hand, made notable improvements in their ratings. Further information on school performance is available, including details on individual districts and campuses, such as those that made significant gains in their academic ratings.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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