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Texas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Sneha Dey And Jaden Edison , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Some districts have reported preliminary ratings, with Austin ISD earning a B grade overall, despite two middle schools failing to meet state standards for the fifth year in a row.
Texas schools have received their state report cards, giving families insight into the quality of education. Schools with consistently low grades are at risk of state takeovers. At least five school districts, including Austin and others, are on the brink of state intervention due to low performance.
Some districts have reported preliminary ratings, with Austin ISD earning a B grade overall, despite two middle schools failing to meet state standards for the fifth year in a row. Further details on the ratings and potential state intervention are available from the source, including comments from district officials and preliminary results from other districts such as Ector County and Greenville.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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