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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, By Jaden Edison, Data Analysis By Rob Reid , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this issue are available from KSAT 12, including the concerns of parents who must weigh the benefits of a quality education against the value of a local community and support system.
In Texas, schools with a majority Black student population tend to receive more failing grades than high ratings. This has led to difficult decisions for some parents. A family in Fort Bend ISD chose to send their sixth-grade son to a new middle school with a specialized curriculum, rather than a closer F-rated school.
Further details on this issue are available from KSAT 12, including the concerns of parents who must weigh the benefits of a quality education against the value of a local community and support system.
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Category: schools Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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