District reports internal gains, previews official school ratings to be released Aug. 15

East Central Independent School District staff told the board on Tuesday they have already calculated internal accountability data for 2023–24 and expect the Texas Education Agency’s public release on Aug. 15 to reflect gains the district has been tracking.

A staff member presenting data said the district began last year with five campuses rated F, three rated D and two rated C, and that those campuses “showed huge jumps” in internal measurements during 2023–24. The presenter said Oakcrest and Highland Force received A ratings in the district’s internal review, and that Tradition and Sinclair received B ratings.

Why it matters: state campus accountability ratings affect public perception, supports and intervention options for schools. District officials told trustees the findings align with the district’s North Star goal to eliminate F‑rated campuses and raise overall performance.

What the board heard: the presenter described a continuous improvement process in which the district analyzes outcome data, creates action plans and implements targeted supports. The presenter said early professional work included raising expectations, providing focused interventions and refining instructional frameworks across grade levels.

Implementation and outlook: board members were told the district has started celebrating campuses that met internal goals and will continue to refine plans. The presenter emphasized the work was ongoing and that some campuses that had F ratings last year moved nearly to C level internally, which staff described as significant progress.

Next step: the presenter said the TEA’s official accountability release will happen Aug. 15, at which point the district will compare official ratings to its internal calculations and return to the board as needed.